A capacitor is connected in series with a resistor to a constant-voltage source

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Problem

4.0\,\mu\text{F}

capacitor is connected in series with a

1.5\,\text{k}\Omega

resistor to a constant-voltage source. Approximately how long after the switch is closed will the capacitor first reach

63\%

of its final charge? (a)

4.1\,\text{ms}

(b)

30\,\text{ms}

(c)

6.0\,\text{ms}

(d)

2.8\,\text{ms}