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For the circuit shown in the figure below, C = 6.02 µF, script e = 90 V, and R =

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Question

For the circuit shown in the figure below, C = 6.02 µF, script e = 90 V, and R = 370 . After having been at contact a for a long time, the switch throw is rotated to contact b. answer all please

For the circuit shown in the figure below, C = 6.02 muF, E = 90 V, and R = 370 ohm. After having been at contact a for a long time, the switch throw is rotated to contact b. 1) What is the charge on the upper plate of the capacitor just as the switch throw is moved to contact b? 2) What is the current just after the switch throw is rotated to contact b? 3) What is the time constant of this circuit? 4) How much charge is on the upper plate of the capacitor 7 ms after the switch throw is rotated to contact b?

Explanation / Answer

a)

Charge

Qo=C*E =(6.02*10-6)*90

Qo= 541.8 uC

b)

Current

Io=E/R =90/370

Io=0.2432 A

c)

Time Constant

T=RC =(6.02*10-6)*370

T=2.23 ms

d)

In a RC circuit charge as a function of time is given by

Q(t)=Qoe-t/T

at t=7 ms

Q(7ms) =(541.8)e-7/2.23

Q(7ms)=23.4 uC