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Chapter 21 Problem 33

Question

Problem 33CQ

Draw two graphs of charge versus time on a capacitor. Draw one for charging an initially uncharged capacitor in series with a resistor, as in the circuit in Figure 21.38, starting from t = 0 . Draw the other for discharging a capacitor through a resistor, as in the circuit in Figure 21.39, starting at t = 0 , with an initial charge Q0 . Show at least two intervals of τ .

Solution

Solution 33CQ

The expression for voltage as a function of time is given by:

V = emf  ( 1-e  )

The graph of voltage versus time will then be of the form:

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Step 3 of 9

Recall that charge stored in a capacitor is given by:

Q=CV

Here Q  is the charge, V is the voltage across the capacitor and C is the capacitance. Using this relation and the function above, the expression for charge as function of time will be:

Q=emf  ( 1-e  )

Q = C (emf )  ( 1-e  )

=Q0 ( 1-e  )

Here Q0 is the charge stored in the capacitor when voltage across it reaches the maximum value.

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Title College Physics  1 
Author Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs
ISBN 9781938168000

Draw two graphs of charge versus time on a capacitor. Draw

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