R When the switch is thrown to position b, the capacitor discharges. + a When the switch is thrown R to position a, the capacitor begins to charge up. R Figure 27.15 A capacitor in series with a resistor, switch, and battery.

R When the switch is thrown to position b, the capacitor discharges. + a When the switch is thrown R to position a, the capacitor begins to charge up. R Figure 27.15 A capacitor in series with a resistor, switch, and battery.

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Chapter18: Direct-Current Circuits

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An uncharged capacitor and a resistor are connected in series to a battery as shown, where ε = 12.0 V, C = 5.00 μF, and R = 8.00 x 10⁵ Ω. The switch is thrown to position a. Find the time constant of the circuit, the maximum charge on the capacitor, the maximum current in the circuit, and the charge and current as functions of time.

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When the switch is thrown
to position b, the capacitor
discharges.
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When the switch is thrown
R
to position a, the capacitor
begins to charge up.
R
Figure 27.15 A capacitor in
series with a resistor, switch, and
battery.

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