Time
Constant Problem
Problem
SysDyn1P00Int
This is a guided problem to help you with basic Time Constant concepts.
If you click here you can get a
calculator for some time constant calculations. Use that calculator
for the questions below, as needed.
Problems
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Run the calculator and
calculate the time constant(s) for the resultant graph. Then, enter
your result. Use any algorithm you want to calculate the time constant
from the data.
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Be sure that you can calculate
the time constants reliably, and that you can usually get a grade in the
90s.
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Be sure that you can get
the time constant for rising and falling cases.
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If you get "intractable"
curves, let the plot run its course, then clear the data and start again.