RC and RL Time Constants
This chapter discusses the time relationships of current and voltage in dc resistive and capacitive, and resistive and inductive circuits. A special quantity, a time constant, is introduced and RC and RL time constants are defined. Voltages and currents are calculated after various time intervals of circuit operation.
At the end of this chapter you should be able to:
1. Define time constant for both RC and RL dc circuits.
2. Draw the current and voltage waveforms during the charge and discharge time of a capacitor in a dc resistive and capacitive circuit.
3. Draw the current and voltage waveforms during the ...
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