When input voltage is high, capacitor is charging

In summary, when the input voltage is high, a capacitor charges by storing electrical energy in its plates and the voltage across the capacitor increases until it reaches the same level as the input voltage. As the capacitor charges, the current flow decreases until it eventually stops due to the capacitor acting as an open circuit. This is because there is a larger potential difference between the plates of the capacitor, allowing for faster charging. However, there is a limit to how high the input voltage can be, determined by the voltage rating of the capacitor. If the input voltage exceeds this limit, it can cause the capacitor to break down and potentially damage other components in the circuit. It is important to always use a voltage within the capacitor's rating to prevent this from happening
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations



C=Q/V.
T = RC


The Attempt at a Solution



Capacitance is found to be 334.6217 picoFarads (from previous part of question)
When input voltage is high, capacitor is charging (falling pink line), then discharging thereafter
 
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As per the rules, you need to show us an attempt at the solution before we can help you. You should also fully describe the problem, rather than just presenting us with a graph. What have you tried so far?
 

Related to When input voltage is high, capacitor is charging

1. How does a capacitor charge when the input voltage is high?

When the input voltage is high, the capacitor charges by storing electrical energy in its plates. The voltage across the capacitor increases until it reaches the same level as the input voltage.

2. What happens to the current flow when a capacitor is charging at high input voltage?

As the capacitor charges, the current flow decreases until it eventually stops. This is because the capacitor acts as an open circuit once it reaches the same voltage as the input voltage.

3. Why does a capacitor charge faster when the input voltage is high?

A capacitor charges faster when the input voltage is high because there is a larger potential difference between the two plates of the capacitor. This allows for a greater amount of electrical energy to be stored in a shorter amount of time.

4. Is there a limit to how high the input voltage can be when charging a capacitor?

Yes, there is a limit to how high the input voltage can be when charging a capacitor. This limit is determined by the voltage rating of the capacitor, which is the maximum voltage that the capacitor can withstand without breaking down.

5. What happens if the input voltage is too high when charging a capacitor?

If the input voltage is too high when charging a capacitor, it can cause the capacitor to break down and potentially damage other components in the circuit. It is important to always use a voltage that is within the capacitor's rating to prevent this from happening.

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