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GOAL Calculate elementary properties cfa simple E circuit. PROBLE An uncharged c

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Explanation / Answer

Practice it:

E = 14 V

C = 5.2 uF

R = 7.4*10^5 ohm

a) Time constant = RC = 3.85 s

b) Maximum charge on the capacitor = Q = CV = 5.2 uF*14 = 72.8 uC

c) q = Q(1 – e^-t/RC) = 72.8*(1 – e^(-5.7/3.85)) = 56.2 uC

d) Voltage across the capacitor = -q/C = -56.2/5.2 = -10.8 V

     Then voltage across resistor = -14 – (-10.8) = -3.2 V

e) Current in the resistor = I = 3.2/(7.4*10^5) = 4.32 uA

Exercise:

(a) q = Q(1 – e^-t/RC) = 72.8*(1 – e^(-2.1/3.85)) = 30.6 uC

(b) Voltage across the capacitor = -q/C = -30.6/5.2 = -5.88 V

(c) Voltage across resistor = -14 – (-5.88) = -8.12 V