PHYS 102 - Spring 2021-22 Lab 3 Worksheet File Submission Format Filename: Phys102_Lab3 Include: Worksheet and calculations in a single pdf Names: 1. Data Resistance, R (k(2) = Single Capacitors TABLE -- 1 Capacitor $1/2 (usec) Average t1/2 (usec) v 042922 Capacitance Cexp (nF) C1 C2 Capacitors in Series TABLE-2 t 1/2 (usec) Average t1/2 (usec) Equivalent Capacitance Cexp = t1/2 /(R ln2) (nF)
Capacitors in Parallel TABLE-3 t1/2 (usec) Average t1/2 (usec) Equivalent Capacitance Cexp = t1/2 /(R ln2) (nF) 2. Analysis Calculate values of capacitance and equivalent capacitance and enter into an Excel spreadsheet that aligns with the tables. Compare the values of single capacitors with those on the labels. Compare the values of equivalent capacitances measured with theory using the values of single capacitors obtained in Table 1. 3. Conclusion Briefly discuss the connections between theory and measurement for the RC circuits and equivalent capacitances obtained noting how the t1/2 oscilloscope measurements is used Briefly discuss an example of how an RC circuit could be utilized in real life (e.g., heart pacemakers, timing windshield wipers, etc. - not to be used as an example).