Find the time constant of the circuit

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Fatima Hasan

Homework Statement

In the circuit shown S is closed at t = 0 . Find the time constant (in s) if C = 2μF.

τ = R_eq C

R = ##\frac{10*10}{10+10}##
R = 5MΩ
τ = 5*10⁶ * 2*10^-6
= 10 s
Could somebody check my answer?

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berkeman

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Looks good to me.