Question
Use the simulation's measuring tools to determine which of the following statements are true.
Select all statements that are true.
☐ When the switches are in Position 1, the voltage across the capacitor increases over time linearly.
☐ When the switches are in Position 2, the voltage across the capacitor decreases over time linearly.
☐ To discharge the capacitor more quickly, I can momentarily decrease the resistance in the circuit.
☐ To charge the capacitor more quickly, I can momentarily increase the capacitance.
☐ The circuit's time constant is 15 seconds.
☐ After 15 seconds, the voltage across the capacitor is slightly more than 60% of the battery's voltage.
☐ As the capacitor charges, the electric potential difference between points (a) and (c) ($V_a$ - $V_c$)
decreases over time, eventually reaching zero when the capacitor is fully charged.
☐ As the capacitor discharges, the electric potential difference between points (c) and (b) ($V_c$ - $V_b$)
decreases over time, eventually reaching zero when the capacitor is fully discharged.
☐ As the capacitor charges and discharges, no current flows through the circuit because of the open
circuit created by the gap in the capacitor's plates.
☐ As the capacitor charges, the current in the circuit decreases over time. The current's maximum value
occurs immediately after the switch is closed and approaches zero when the capacitor is fully charged.
☐ As the capacitor discharges, the current in the circuit decreases over time. The current's maximum
value occurs immediately after the switch is closed and approaches zero when the capacitor is fully
discharged.
