Resistor and capacitor are connected in series

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A 15 kΩ resistor and a capacitor are connected in series, and then a 12.0 V potential difference is suddenly applied across them. The potential difference across the capacitor rises to 5.00 V in 1.30 μs. (a.) Calculate the time constant of the circuit. (b) Find the capacitance of the capacitor.

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