A 4.60-?F capacitor that is initially uncharged is connected in series with a 7.50-k Ω resistor and an emf source with ℰ = 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)?

A 4.60-?F capacitor that is initially uncharged is connected in series with a 7.50-k Ω resistor and an emf source with ℰ = 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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Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

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Problem 67P: The values of the components in a simple series RC circuit containing a switch (Fig. P21.53) are C =...

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