Flip the switch to charge or discharge. The dashed guide marks 63% (or 37%) at t = τ; 5τ ≈ 99%.
▲ Charge
▼ Discharge
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Options
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Presets
Fast τ
Slow τ
Big capacitor
Discharge from full
Source EMF ε
9 V
Resistance R
1 kΩ
Capacitance C
100 µF
Time constant τ = RC
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Capacitor voltage V_C
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Current I
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Charge Q
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% charged
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Elapsed (t / τ)
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