For a given RC charging circuit with R 82KOhms, C 150uF and i. Calculate the capacitor charging voltage at t 3T. ii. Specify the charging current at 2T where T= RC. iii. Explain the effect in the charging period if the value of R is doubled with the capacitance value of C kept constant. Prove your answer by computing the resulting full-charge periods when R is 82KOhms and when R is doubled with C kept constant. %3D (1 mark) (1 mark) (2 marks)

For a given RC charging circuit with R 82KOhms, C 150uF and i. Calculate the capacitor charging voltage at t 3T. ii. Specify the charging current at 2T where T= RC. iii. Explain the effect in the charging period if the value of R is doubled with the capacitance value of C kept constant. Prove your answer by computing the resulting full-charge periods when R is 82KOhms and when R is doubled with C kept constant. %3D (1 mark) (1 mark) (2 marks)

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

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Author:Stephen L. Herman

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Chapter21: Resistive-capacitive Series Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

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