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For the figure to the right with R1 = 100?, R2 = 200?, ?V0 = 10V , and C = 1000µ

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Question

For the figure to the right with R1 = 100?, R2 = 200?, ?V0 = 10V , and C = 1000µF.

(a)Initially, S1 is open and the capacitor is uncharged. Immediately after S1 is closed, what is the current through R1?

(b)What is the current as a function of time, if S1 is closed at time t0 = 0? Define and give values for any constants you introduce.

(c)After S1 has been closed for a long time, what is the current through R1?

(d)After S1 has been closed for a long time, S1 is opened and S2 is closed. What is the current through R2 immediately after S2 is closed?

(e)What is the current as a function of time, if S2 is closed at time t0 = 0?

Explanation / Answer

Here,

R1 = 100 Ohm

R2 = 200 Ohm

delta V = 10 V

C = 1000 uF

a)

when S1 is closed

the capacitor behaveas as an short circuit.

the current in R1 = 0 A

b) for the funtion of current

IR1 = 10/(100) * e^(-t/(1000 *10^-6 * 100))

IR1 = 0.01 * (e^(-10 * t))

c)

after a long time

capacitor will open circuit

IR1 = (10/100) A

IR1 = 0.0 A

the current after a long time is 0 A

d)

when S2 is closed

the capacitor will behave as a battery

current in R2 = 10/(200)

current in R2 = 0.05 A

the current in R2 is 0.05 A