A trigger circuit consisting of a capacitor of 0.01 F is connected in series with a resistor. If the circuit requires 100 Vdcto operatea determine the value of the resistor when time constant is 0.009s.
900 k
900 M
900 G
Correct Answer :
B. 900 k
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