A capacitor C is connected in series with a resistor R across a battery and an open switch. If a second capacitor of capacitance 2C is connected in series to the first, the time constant of the new RC circuit will be

A) the same as before.
B) larger than before.
C) smaller than before.
D) variable.


C

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A) at the same rate, but with more energy per electron. B) at the same rate, but with less energy per electron. C) at an increased rate with no change in energy per electron. D) at a reduced rate with no change in energy per electron.

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