6.15 The current and voltage for a 0.6 µF capacitor are both zero for t < 0. For t≥ 0, the current is 3 cos 50,000t A. a) Find the expression for the voltage drop across the capacitor in the direction of the current. b) Find the maximum power delivered to the capacitor any one instant in time. c) Find the maximum energy stored in the capaci- tor any one instant in time.

6.15 The current and voltage for a 0.6 µF capacitor are both zero for t < 0. For t≥ 0, the current is 3 cos 50,000t A. a) Find the expression for the voltage drop across the capacitor in the direction of the current. b) Find the maximum power delivered to the capacitor any one instant in time. c) Find the maximum energy stored in the capaci- tor any one instant in time.

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Chapter20: Capacitance In Ac Circuits

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