In a series RC circuit, if the time constant is small (but finite), the capacitor will charge
A. never (the capacitor never builds up a voltage)
B. slowly
C. instantaneously: in no time (i.e., it doesn't matter what the time constant is)
D. quickly
Answer: D
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