Calculate the time it takes to charge the capacitor

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A resistor of resistance 8 x 104 ohm and a capacitor, C = 12μF are connected in series with a 240 Volt power supply.

a. Calculate what is the time constant?

b. Assuming the charging starts at t=0, calculate the time it takes to charge the capacitor to 85 percent of its maximum voltage.

Reference no: EM13666621

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