Electrical Engineering - Capacitors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Capacitors - True or False (Q.No. 6)
                   
                                       
                                6.
Five time constants are required for a capacitor to charge fully or discharge fully.
 
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                        Arun said: 
                         
                        9 years ago
                
                t = 5RC.
                
                        ARUN KUMAR M said: 
                         
                        9 years ago
                
                I need explanation for this, please provide it.
                
                        Naveen said: 
                         
                        1 decade ago
                
                No physical capacitor can charge fully.
After 5 time constants it nears its max value.
                After 5 time constants it nears its max value.
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