How Do You Determine Time in an RC Circuit for Charge and Current Changes?

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Homework Statement



The capacitor in an circuit is initially uncharged
In terms of R and C, determine the time required for the charge on the capacitor to rise to 50% of its final value.

In terms of R and C, determine the time required for the initial current to drop to 10% of its initial value

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I know i need to use Q=CV(1-e^-t/RC)
But I don't know how to put it all together.

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Hi wildredhead! :smile:

(try using the X2 tag just above the Reply box :wink:)
wildredhead said:
I know i need to use Q=CV(1-e^-t/RC)
But I don't know how to put it all together.

Show us how far you've got, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help! :smile: