A student constructs the following electronic circuit using an initially uncharged capacitor, resistor, battery and a switch. 12.0 V 2000 F 100 £2 (iv) Determine the maximum charge on the capacitor. (v) Determine the current and charge as a function of time. (vi) Supposing the capacitor fully charges in 5 time-constants (i.e after 57), how much time elapses, in seconds, before the capacitor gets fully charged.

A student constructs the following electronic circuit using an initially uncharged capacitor, resistor, battery and a switch. 12.0 V 2000 F 100 £2 (iv) Determine the maximum charge on the capacitor. (v) Determine the current and charge as a function of time. (vi) Supposing the capacitor fully charges in 5 time-constants (i.e after 57), how much time elapses, in seconds, before the capacitor gets fully charged.

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Chapter21: Circuits And Dc Instruments

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