Consider the circuit below. Let C = 12.0 µF, R1 = 240 N, R2 = 180 N, R3 = 65.0 N, and ɛ = 20.0 V. %3D A S R3 В a. Calculate the current supplied by the battery immediately after the switch is closed. b. Calculate the current supplied by the battery a very long time after the switch has been closed. c. Calculate the energy stored in the capacitor a very long time after the switch has been closed. d. The switch remains closed for a long time. The switch is then opened. How long until the capacitor discharges to 25% of the maximum charge? ww

Consider the circuit below. Let C = 12.0 µF, R1 = 240 N, R2 = 180 N, R3 = 65.0 N, and ɛ = 20.0 V. %3D A S R3 В a. Calculate the current supplied by the battery immediately after the switch is closed. b. Calculate the current supplied by the battery a very long time after the switch has been closed. c. Calculate the energy stored in the capacitor a very long time after the switch has been closed. d. The switch remains closed for a long time. The switch is then opened. How long until the capacitor discharges to 25% of the maximum charge? ww

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Chapter10: Direct-current Circuits

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Problem 96CP: Consider the circuit below. The capacitor has a capacitance of 10 mF. The switch is closed and after...

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