A capacitor charges through a resistor from a supply

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Problem

A 4.7 μF4.7\,\mu\text{F} capacitor charges through a 5.0 kΩ5.0\,\text{k}\Omega resistor from a 12 V12\,\text{V} supply. Calculate the potential difference across the capacitor one time constant after the circuit is completed.

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