Question: In Fig. 19-69 (same as Fig. 19-20a), the total resistance is 15.0 kΩ and the battery's emf is 24.0 V. If the time constant is

In Fig. 19-69 (same as Fig. 19-20a), the total resistance is 15.0 kΩ and the battery's emf is 24.0 V. If the time constant is measured to be 18.0 μs, calculate
C:

(a) The total capacitance of the circuit and
(b) The time it takes for the voltage across the resistor to reach 16.0 V after the switch is closed.

C:

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