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DCS# 5F30.10NWU#  Location:    
title: 1 Farad Capacitor charging
aka:  RC circuit,  exponential curve charging

Description:
A one farad capacitor is charged and discharged through display meters to show the exponential nature of the process.

Question?
   Why does it take longer with a larger resistance?
pix of set up