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RC Charging
Key Concepts — RC Charging
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Charging through R: q(t) = CV(1 − e^(−t/τ)), τ = RC.
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At t = τ: 63% of final charge. At 5τ: ≈ 99%.
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Current decays as I = (V/R)e^(−t/τ).
Charging through R: q(t) = CV(1 − e^(−t/τ)), τ = RC.
At t = τ: 63% of final charge. At 5τ: ≈ 99%.
Current decays as I = (V/R)e^(−t/τ).