Question: Consider again the circuit in Figure P19.70. After switch S 1 is closed for a very long time, switch S 1 is opened and switch

Consider again the circuit in Figure P19.70. After switch S1 is closed for a very long time, switch S1 is opened and switch S2 is simultaneously closed.
(a) What is the current through switch S2 the instant after it is closed?
(b) Make a sketch of how this current varies with time.
(c) What is the current through S2 after it is closed for a very long time?


 R1 R2 Figure P19.70


In the circuits in Figures P19.67, P19.70, and P19.72, assume the resistance values are R1 = 1500Ω and R2 = 2400 Ω, and with capacitances C1 = 45 μF and C2 = 25 μF. The emf is ε = 5.5 V. The switches are labeled S.

R1 R2 Figure P19.70

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