Answer:
The unit of the time constant RC is the second
Explanation:
The unit of resistance, R is the Ohm, Ω and resistance, R = V/I where V = voltage and I = current. The unit of voltage is the volt, V while the unit of current is the ampere. A.
Since R = V/I
Unit of R = unit of V/unit of I
Unit of R = V/A
Ω = V/A
Also, The unit of capacitance, C is the Farad, F and capacitance, F = Q/V where Q = charge and V = voltage. the unit of charge is the coulomb, C while the unit of voltage is the volt, V
Since C = Q/V
Unit of C = unit of Q/unit of V
Unit of C = C/V
F = C/V
Now the time constant equals RC.
So, the unit of the time constant = unit of R × unit of C = Ω × F = V/A × C/V = C/A
Also. we know that the 1 Ampere = 1 Coulomb per second
1 A = 1 C/s
So, substituting 1 A in the denominator, we have
unit of RC = C/A = C ÷ C/s = s
So, the unit of RC = s = second
So, the unit of the time constant RC is the second
