Chapter Objectives (See related pages) After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Define the term transient response. • Define the term time constant. • Calculate the time constant of a circuit containing resistance and inductance. • Explain the effect of producing a high voltage when opening an RL circuit. • Calculate the time constant of a circuit containing resistance and capacitance. • Explain how capacitance opposes a change in voltage. • List the criteria for proper differentiation and integration. • Explain why a long time constant is required for an RC coupling circuit. • Use the universal time constant graph to solve for voltage and current values in an RC or RL circuit that is charging or discharging. • Explain the difference between time constants and reactance.
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