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A circuit contains both a resistor and a capacitor and they are connected in series with a battery that provides 17.0 V. The resistance R = 1.70 M, and the capacitance C = 1.80 µF are known. (a) In this circuit, what is the characteristic time constant (add units) (b) After charging for a long time, the capacitor is full, what is the charge on the capacitor? (add units) (c) Calculate the time it takes to charge the capacitor to 13.0 µC? (add units)

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