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A capacitor is charged to an initial voltage V0=9.0 V. The...

A capacitor is charged to an initial voltage $V_{0}=9.0 \mathrm{V}$. The capacitor is then discharged by connecting its terminals through a resistor. The current $I(t)$ through this resistor, determined by measuring the voltage $\Delta V_{\mathrm{R}}(t)=I(t) R$ with an oscilloscope, is shown in the graph. (a) Find the capacitance $C,$ the resistance $R,$ and the total energy dissipated in the resistor. (b) At what time is the energy in the capacitor half its initial value? (c) Graph the voltage across the capacitor, $\Delta V_{\mathrm{C}}(t),$ as a function of time.

A capacitor is charged to an initial voltage $V_{0}=9.0 \mathrm{V}$. The capacitor is then discharged by connecting its terminals through a resistor. The current $I(t)$ through this resistor, determined by measuring the voltage $\Delta V_{\mathrm{R}}(t)=I(t) R$ with
an oscilloscope, is shown in the graph.
(a) Find the capacitance $C,$ the resistance $R,$ and the total energy dissipated in the resistor. (b) At what time is the energy in the capacitor half its initial value? (c) Graph the voltage across the capacitor, $\Delta V_{\mathrm{C}}(t),$ as a function of time.

Key Concepts

RC Time Constant

In an RC circuit, the product of resistance (R) and capacitance (C) defines a characteristic time scale known as the time constant (? = RC), which governs the rate at which voltages and currents exponentially decay during charging or discharging processes. This concept is crucial for predicting how quickly a capacitor will lose energy or charge over time.

Exponential Decay in RC Circuits

The voltage across a capacitor and the current through a resistor in an RC circuit decay exponentially with time. This behavior is described by equations such as V(t) = V? exp(?t/RC) and I(t) = (V?/R) exp(?t/RC), making it essential to understand exponential functions when analyzing transient responses in circuits.

Energy Storage in Capacitors and Energy Dissipation in Resistors

A capacitor stores energy in the form of an electric field with stored energy given by (1/2)CV². When discharging, this energy is gradually released and dissipated as heat in the resistor. Calculating the energy dissipated involves understanding power (I²R) and integrating it over time, providing a clear picture of how energy is conserved or lost in electrical networks.

Differential Equation Modeling of Transient Circuits

The transient behavior of an RC circuit is modeled by a first-order differential equation that captures the relationship between the current, voltage, resistor, and capacitor. Solving this equation yields the exponential decay functions that describe how the system evolves over time, which is fundamental to predicting circuit behavior during non-steady state conditions.

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