An RC circuit initially contains a resistor R in series with a capacitor C
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Circuits · Electric Circuits
Problem
An RC circuit initially contains a resistor R in series with a capacitor C. A second identical capacitor is then connected in parallel with the original capacitor while the resistor remains unchanged.
Does the time required for the circuit to reach 63 % of its final charge increase, decrease, or stay the same after the second capacitor is added? Answer with one of the three choices and give a brief reason.