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The following data was collected in a lab where a 1000 uF capacitor was discharged using a 3 volt power supply. The capacitor was in series with a resistor of unknown value.
a. Draw an RC circuit diagram where a capacitor can be charged and discharged in the same circuit using a
single pole double throw switch.
b. Construct a graph of showing the discharge curve of the capacitor’s voltage with time using the data
below.
c. Linearize the data below to construct a straight line with a constant slope.
d. The graphs should be labeled and titled. The axes should be labeled with appropriate units.
e. Using the the linearized data calculate the time constant for the RC circuit.
f. Calculate the value of the unknown resistor.
g. Show that the capacitor is nearly discharged after 5 time constants.
Transcribed Image Text:AP PHYSICSC RC CIRCUIT LAB
The following data was collected in a lab where a 1000 uF capacitor was discharged using a 3 volt power
supply. The capacitor was in series with a resistor of unknown value.
You are to:
1. Draw an RC circuit diagram where a capacitor can be charged and discharged in the same circuit using a
single pole double throw switch.
2. Construct a graph of showing the discharge curve of the capacitor's voltage with time using the data
below.
3. Linearize the data below to construct a straight line with a constant slope.
4. The graphs should be labeled and titled. The axes should be labeled with appropriate units.
5. Using the the linearized data calculate the time constant for the RC circuit.
6. Calculate the value of the unknown resistor.
7. Show that the capacitor is nearly discharged after 5 time constants.
Transcribed Image Text:Time (s) Potential (V)
2.995
2.921867371
10
1.91020965576
20
1.12934112549
30
0.667572021484
|40
0.400352478027
50
0.236320495605
60
0.142097473145
70
0.0692367553711
80
0.0448226928711
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