Can RC circuits discharge current in such a way that it could be used as a timer or clock?

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Can RC circuits discharge current in such a way that it could be used as a timer or clock?

Can RC circuits discharge current in such a way that it could be used as a timer or clock? Id imagine it wouldnt last forever and it would not 'oscillate' like an RL circuit would.

2007-04-17 12:51:30 · 3 answers · asked by leikevy 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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You will need an IC like a NE565 to recharge the circuit and detect when it's discharged.

2007-04-17 13:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Don't think so, I wouldn't imagine it would too acuurate, also it's accuracy would decay with time.

2007-04-17 12:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

yeah I don't see why not.

2007-04-17 12:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Don't Fear the Reaper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋