Complete Definition of "time constant"

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#mathematics A time, characteristic of many exponential functions, required for a physical quantity to rise from zero to a steady-state value
#physics The time required for a voltage or current to rise to about 63% of its maximum value; equal to the circuit's inductance divided by its resistance

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