Resistance using Time Constant Calculator

✖Time constant is the response representing the elapsed time required for the system response to decay to zero if the system had continued to decay at the initial rate.ⓘ Time Constant [τ]			+10% -10%
✖Capacitance is the capability of a material object or device to store electric charge. It is measured by the change in charge in response to a difference in electric potential.ⓘ Capacitance [C]			+10% -10%

✖Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms, symbolized by the Greek letter omega (Ω).ⓘ Resistance using Time Constant [R]

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Resistance using Time Constant

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`"R" = "τ"/"C"`

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`"60Ω"="21ms"/"350μF"`

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Resistance using Time Constant Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Resistance = Time Constant/Capacitance
R = τ/C
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms, symbolized by the Greek letter omega (Ω).
Time Constant - (Measured in Second) - Time constant is the response representing the elapsed time required for the system response to decay to zero if the system had continued to decay at the initial rate.
Capacitance - (Measured in Farad) - Capacitance is the capability of a material object or device to store electric charge. It is measured by the change in charge in response to a difference in electric potential.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Time Constant: 21 Millisecond --> 0.021 Second (Check conversion here)
Capacitance: 350 Microfarad --> 0.00035 Farad (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

R = τ/C --> 0.021/0.00035

Evaluating ... ...

R = 60

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

60 Ohm --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

60 Ohm <-- Resistance

(Calculation completed in 00.007 seconds)

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Go Inductance = (Capacitance*Resistance^2)/(Parallel RLC Quality Factor^2)

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Go Capacitance = (Inductance*Parallel RLC Quality Factor^2)/Resistance^2

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Go Capacitance = Inductance/(Series RLC Quality Factor^2*Resistance^2)

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Go Capacitance = 1/(2*Resistance*pi*Cut-off Frequency)

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Resistance using Time Constant

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Impedance given Complex Power and Current

Go Impedance = Complex Power/(Current^2)

Resistance using Time Constant Formula

Resistance = Time Constant/Capacitance
R = τ/C

What is time constant τ in RLC circuit?

The time constant for the RC circuit when the capacitance is given is the time after which the voltage across a capacitor reaches its maximum value if the initial rate of rising of voltage is maintained.

How to Calculate Resistance using Time Constant?

Resistance using Time Constant calculator uses Resistance = Time Constant/Capacitance to calculate the Resistance, Resistance using Time Constant is the opposition that a substance offers to the flow of electric current. It is represented by the uppercase letter R. The standard unit of resistance is the ohm, sometimes written out as a word, and sometimes symbolized by the uppercase Greek letter omega. Resistance is denoted by R symbol.

How to calculate Resistance using Time Constant using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Resistance using Time Constant, enter Time Constant (τ) & Capacitance (C) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Resistance using Time Constant calculation can be explained with given input values -> 60 = 0.021/0.00035.

FAQ

What is Resistance using Time Constant?

Resistance using Time Constant is the opposition that a substance offers to the flow of electric current. It is represented by the uppercase letter R. The standard unit of resistance is the ohm, sometimes written out as a word, and sometimes symbolized by the uppercase Greek letter omega and is represented as R = τ/C or Resistance = Time Constant/Capacitance. Time constant is the response representing the elapsed time required for the system response to decay to zero if the system had continued to decay at the initial rate & Capacitance is the capability of a material object or device to store electric charge. It is measured by the change in charge in response to a difference in electric potential.

How to calculate Resistance using Time Constant?

Resistance using Time Constant is the opposition that a substance offers to the flow of electric current. It is represented by the uppercase letter R. The standard unit of resistance is the ohm, sometimes written out as a word, and sometimes symbolized by the uppercase Greek letter omega is calculated using Resistance = Time Constant/Capacitance. To calculate Resistance using Time Constant, you need Time Constant (τ) & Capacitance (C). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Time Constant & Capacitance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Resistance?

In this formula, Resistance uses Time Constant & Capacitance. We can use 5 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Resistance = Impedance*Power Factor
Resistance = Parallel RLC Quality Factor/(sqrt(Capacitance/Inductance))
Resistance = sqrt(Inductance)/(Series RLC Quality Factor*sqrt(Capacitance))
Resistance = sqrt(Inductance)/(Series RLC Quality Factor*sqrt(Capacitance))
Resistance = Parallel RLC Quality Factor/(sqrt(Capacitance/Inductance))

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