4. A RC series circuit is composed of a resistor of resistance 50 ohms and a capacitor of capacitance 100µF. It is suddenly disconnected from a source voltage of 12V. Determine the time it takes for the voltage across each element is equal and determine the rate of change in the current at this time.

4. A RC series circuit is composed of a resistor of resistance 50 ohms and a capacitor of capacitance 100µF. It is suddenly disconnected from a source voltage of 12V. Determine the time it takes for the voltage across each element is equal and determine the rate of change in the current at this time.

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337900348

Author:Stephen L. Herman

Publisher:Stephen L. Herman

Chapter21: Resistive-capacitive Series Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ: A 15-F AC capacitor is connected in series with a 50 resistor. The capacitor has a voltage rating...

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