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In a RC circuit is voltage through a capacitor always consider negative no matter if you're going with or against the current when setting up a voltage equation?
It's a DC. We will not be covering AC until a couple more weeks.CWatters said:PS is this a DC or AC circuit?
I don't know what you mean by the wording of your question. It would be better if you came up with some schematics on which you can base your question.Blockade said:In a RC circuit is voltage through a capacitor always consider negative no matter if you're going with or against the current when setting up a voltage equation?
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, known as a dielectric.
In a DC circuit, a capacitor blocks the flow of direct current (DC) while allowing alternating current (AC) to pass through. When a voltage is applied across the capacitor, it charges up and stores energy, similar to a battery.
The voltage across a capacitor in a DC circuit depends on the capacitance of the capacitor and the amount of charge stored on the plates. It can be calculated using the formula V = Q/C, where V is voltage, Q is charge, and C is capacitance.
To calculate the voltage across a capacitor in a DC circuit, you will need to know the capacitance of the capacitor and the amount of charge on the plates. You can then use the formula V = Q/C, where V is voltage, Q is charge, and C is capacitance.
The voltage across a capacitor in a DC circuit is affected by the capacitance of the capacitor, the amount of charge stored on the plates, and the voltage of the power source. It is also affected by the dielectric material between the plates and any resistance in the circuit.