(a)
The charge on the capacitor plates.
(a)
Answer to Problem 77E
The charge on the capacitor plates is
Explanation of Solution
Given that the capacitance is
Write the expression for charge on the capacitor plates.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the charge on the capacitor plates is
(b)
The resistance of the circuit.
(b)
Answer to Problem 77E
The resistance of the circuit is
Explanation of Solution
Given that the time is
Write the expression for the charge in the capacitor in an RC circuit under charging.
Here,
Since the charge remaining is
Solve equation (III) for
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the resistance of the circuit is
(c)
The current after
(c)
Answer to Problem 77E
The current after
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the current in the series RC circuit.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the current after
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