Physics A-Level
Effect of larger R or C
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A larger resistance or a larger capacitance increases the time constant and therefore slows the charging or discharging process.
Topics that use Effect of larger R or C
- Capacitor charge and discharge (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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