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Two line graphs compare voltage over time. The left graph shows a sharp rise to a constant voltage labeled Va, while the right graph shows a gradual, curved increase in voltage labeled Vb. Both graphs have voltage on the y-axis and time in milliseconds on the x-axis.

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