QU6 In a series circuit, a capacitor C is being charged through a resistor R using a cell of emf E as in the diagram below. E key C If the current flowing i = dq/dt and potential across the resistor Er = iR and potential across the capacitor %3| Ec = q/C a). i. Derive the differential equation for the circuit ii. and determine the solution to the differential equation derived

QU6 In a series circuit, a capacitor C is being charged through a resistor R using a cell of emf E as in the diagram below. E key C If the current flowing i = dq/dt and potential across the resistor Er = iR and potential across the capacitor %3| Ec = q/C a). i. Derive the differential equation for the circuit ii. and determine the solution to the differential equation derived

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter24: Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 75A

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