In the transient circuit shown the time constant of the circuit is

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G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Use the RC relation q = CE(1- e ( − t / τ ) ) e^(-t/τ)) e ( − t / τ )) or q = q₀ e ( − t / τ ) , e^(-t/τ), e ( − t / τ ) , with τ = R(th)C. Substituting the given values gives 7.