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Equation1: Q(t)=CVcap(t)
Equation 2: Qcharging(t)=CV(1−e^(−t/RC))
1. Combine equations 1 and 2 to create an equation capable of finding the time-dependent voltage across a charging capacitor.
Equation 3: I(t)≡(dQ(t))/(dt)
2. Combine equations 2 and 3 to create an equation capable of finding the time-dependent current across a charging capacitor.
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