Title: Define the term time constant.
Course: Principles of Technology II (03153-II) > Section: UNIT 14: TIME CONSTANTS

Definition should state that a time constant is the interval required for a circuit or system to change from one state to another. A system is considered to have changed its state after five time constants have elapsed.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is a time constant important?
- When would a system make a complete change?
- How are time constants used at work? Why don’t time constants apply to systems that change at a constant or uniform rate?