Resistors and Capacitors in Series and Parallel (4C)
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QUESTION
What is the equivalent capacitance relation for capacitors
C
1
C_1
C
1
and
C
2
C_2
C
2
in series?
QUESTION
In a parallel capacitor circuit, which quantity is the same across each capacitor:
Q
Q
Q
or
V
V
V
?
QUESTION
What is the current during capacitor discharging through
R
R
R
starting from
V
0
V_0
V
0
?
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ANSWER
I
(
t
)
=
V
0
R
e
−
t
/
τ
I(t)=\frac{V_0}{R}e^{-t/\tau}
I
(
t
)
=
R
V
0
e
−
t
/
τ
. Discharging current begins at V₀/R and decreases exponentially as stored charge depletes.
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