through what resistor? I think after a long time there won't be any current through the capacitor, and therefore no current through the 3 ohm resistor.jisbon said:
I can really see no reason for that, no matter which resistor you meant.
Won't the voltage across the capacitor be 9v?willem2 said:
Isn't the 15Ω resistor connected too? Think about its effect.jisbon said:
Ah..Solved it :) ##1.25x10^{-4}##sophiecentaur said:
A capacitor is an electronic component that stores electrical energy in the form of an electric field. It consists of two conductive plates separated by an insulating material called a dielectric.
When a capacitor is connected to a power source, it charges by accumulating electrons on one plate and removing them from the other plate. After a long time, the capacitor will reach its maximum charge and the flow of electrons will stop.
A capacitor takes a longer time to charge compared to other electronic components because it has a limited amount of space to store electrons. As more electrons are added, the repulsive force between them increases, making it harder for additional electrons to be added.
When a capacitor is overcharged, it can lead to damage or failure of the component. This is because the dielectric material can break down due to the high amount of energy stored, causing a short circuit.
Yes, a capacitor can discharge after a long time if it is connected to a circuit with a lower voltage than its stored charge. This can happen if the power source is disconnected or if the capacitor is connected to a load that has a lower voltage than the capacitor's stored charge.