Q 3.5-2E
Question
An RC circuit with a resistor and a capacitor is driven by a voltage . If the initial capacitor voltage is zero, determine the subsequent resistor and capacitor voltages and the current.
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The subsequent resistor is .
The subsequent capacitor voltage is .
The subsequent current is .
1Step 1: Important formula.
The governing differential equation for RC circuit is .
2Step 2: Determine the subsequent resistor.
3Step 3: evaluate capacitor voltage.
Now, find the value of capacitor voltage.
The subsequent capacitor voltage is
4Step 4: Determine electric resistor .
Using Kirchhoff’s voltage law to the RC circuit
5Step 5: find the value of current.
Now, find the value of current.
Therefore, the subsequent current is .
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