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A 4.60-µF capacitor that is initially uncharged is
Chapter 26, Problem 40E(choose chapter or problem)
A 4.60-µ?F ?capacitor that is initially uncharged is connected in series with a 7.50-k? resistor and an emf source with = 245 V and negligible internal resistance. Just after the circuit is completed, what are (a) the voltage drop across the capacitor; (b) the voltage drop across the resistor; (c) the charge on the capacitor; (d) the current through the resistor? (e) A long time after the circuit is completed (after many time constants) what are the values of the quantities in parts (a)–(d)?
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QUESTION:
A 4.60-µ?F ?capacitor that is initially uncharged is connected in series with a 7.50-k? resistor and an emf source with = 245 V and negligible internal resistance. Just after the circuit is completed, what are (a) the voltage drop across the capacitor; (b) the voltage drop across the resistor; (c) the charge on the capacitor; (d) the current through the resistor? (e) A long time after the circuit is completed (after many time constants) what are the values of the quantities in parts (a)–(d)?
ANSWER:Problem 40
A 4.60-µF capacitor that is initially uncharged is connected in series with a 7.50-k resistor and an emf source with = 245 V and negligible internal resistance. Just after the circuit is completed, what are (a) the voltage drop across the capacitor; (b) the voltage drop across the resistor; (c) the charge on the capacitor; (d) the current through the resistor? (e) A long time after the circuit is completed (after many time constants) what are the values of the quantities in parts (a)–(d)?
Step By Step Solution
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(a) Voltage across the capacitor just after connecting is zero, since the capacitor is not charged yet.