1 . 1 . Use the Loop Rule to write an equation relating the different potential differences...
Question:
1. Use the Loop Rule to write an equation relating the different potential differences in a series loop of a resistor R, a capacitor C and a battery epsi as shown. Hint use Ohm's law to get the potential difference across the resistor and the definition of capacitance to get the potential difference across the capacitor.
How many different variables are there?
2. To reduce variables, substitute for the current I the definition of current I = dq/dt .
What type of equation is this?
3. Solve for the charge q as a function of time.
Describe how the charge on the capacitor in an RC circuit depends on time.
4. Differentiate the result q with respect to time to get the current as a function of time.
Describe how the charge on the capacitor in an RC circuit depends on time.
What does the constant RC represent?
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