(a)
The sketch for the graph of the voltage across the capacitor
(a)
Answer to Problem 116P
The required sketch is shown in Figure 2.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The resistance
The resistance
The capacitance
The time
The time
The given diagram is shown in Figure 1
Figure 1
Formula:
The expression for the value of the current
The expression to determine the formula for the resistance
The loop rule for the loop with
Solve further as,
The general for the solution is given by,
The expression for
The expression to determine the voltage
Calculation:
The expression for the constant
The value of
The value of
The expression for the current
The expression for the voltage
The plot for the voltage across capacitor as a function of time is shown in Figure 2
Figure 2
Conclusion:
Therefore, the required sketch is shown in Figure 2.
(b)
The sketch for the graph of the voltage across the capacitor
(b)
Answer to Problem 116P
The value of the voltage at
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given time
Formula:
The expression for the voltage
Calculation:
The value of the voltage at time
The value of the voltage at time
Conclusion:
Therefore, the value of the voltage at
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