Question: The capacitors in Figure P19.72 are initially uncharged when the switch is closed. Make a sketch of how the current through the circuit varies with

The capacitors in Figure P19.72 are initially uncharged when the switch is closed. Make a sketch of how the current through the circuit varies with time after the switch is closed. What is the time constant for this circuit?


 R, R2 C2


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.

R, R2 C2

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