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Engineering How to calculate time constant in RC circuit
Hello. Homework Statement Calculate the time response, Vc(t), of the circuit shown in the attached image. Not use Laplace transforms. Homework Equations I know that tau = RC in a typical RC circuit. In general, Vc(t) = {V0 - Vf}*exp(-t/tau) + Vf, where V0 is initial voltage and Vf is final...- Bromio
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- Circuit Constant Rc Rc circuit Time Time constant
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Creating a RC Controlled Motor for Dyno Machine
Hello all. I have a mini project on hand which is to create a remote controlled motor which in turns control the throttle cable of a dyno machine. I have a plan on hand which is to use an RC motor connected with a pulley. however to control the speed of the motor, i know that a transmitter...- missingten
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- Motor Rc
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How if the small RC helicopter Hover but the train is moving?
How if the small RC helicopter Hover at inside center of the train . the train is moving constant velocity. will the helicopter moving backward?- raviem
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- Helicopter Rc Train
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What is the Range of w for Equivalent Series and Parallel RC Circuits?
Given : a series RC circuit with Rs and Cs and Parallel circuit with Rp and Cp...also given both are equivalent and Q-factor is high. Calculate the range of w for both circuits are equivalent. pls help asap...- adityapratapa
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- Parallel Rc Series
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2-Capacitor, 2-Resistor Parallel RC Circuit with Switch
Homework Statement For the attached circuit (which I've drawn rather poorly in GIMP), I need to figure out the charge on each capacitor when the switch has (a) been closed for a long time and (b) been open for a long time. Homework Equations Loop and Junction rules, \DeltaV=IR...- cep
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- Circuit Parallel Rc Rc circuit Switch
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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What is the role of RC in opamp feedback loop for Type 2 opamp compensators?
I am trying to understand Type1, 2 and 3 opamp compensators used in DCDC converters. Type 1 is just an opamp integrator. Type 2 has a C in feedback loop with parallel RC. How does this boost the phase Margin? (page 307 - http://tinyurl.com/3qyt5dc) I understand phase and gain margin when...- likephysics
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- Feedback Loop Opamp Rc
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A little different RC circuit problem Help
Homework Statement First off, thanks for taking a look at my problem guys. I have been given this question as extra credit for a calc-physics II class and at the moment am struggling with pulling the pieces together. At first glance I didn't have to much trouble with it but when I go back to...- juicec
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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What is the Charge on Capacitor C2 at Time t2?
Homework Statement All capacitors of the open circuit shown below are discharged when, at time t=0, the switch S1 is closed. At some point later, at time t = t1, the switch S2 is also closed. What is the charge Q2(t2) on the capacitor C2 at time t = t2 > t1...- 012983
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- Capacitors Circuit Rc Rc circuit
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Charging of capacitor through rc and with pulse
Hi quick question, I have an rc circuit which is to be charged with an input voltage of 3.6 V but what happens if a pulsing current source is connected to the capacitor as well? So I have a rc circuit but also a pulsing current source connected directly to the resistor. I have attached the...- chrisggg
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- Capacitor Charging Pulse Rc
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Additivity of Time Constants in Series RC Circuits
Does anyone know of any instance where the the time constants of two RC circuits in series is additive. It seems that when R1=R2 and tao1~tao2 this holds?- jjk
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- Circuits Constants Rc Rc circuits Series Time
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How Can a Capacitor be Charged to the Voltage of the Battery in an RC Circuit?
Resistor Capacitance Circuits.Say there is a resistor before a capacitor connected in a wired circuit; and there is a battery as the emf source (10V for example). How can the capacitor be charged to approx. the voltage of the battery if the voltage drop across the resistor = the voltage of...- kfreshn
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- Circuits Drop Rc Rc circuits Voltage Voltage drop
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Jump into the Field of Remote Control (RC): How Difficult?
Since I last posted here, I've experimented with small DC motors, parallel and series circuits, messed with my electronic-building kit, and even did a little Job Shadowing (temporary internship) at a local electrical engineering place for school. I definitely want to make this into a profession...- Peavey
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- Control Field Jump Rc Remote control
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Calculating Charge and Voltage in an RC Circuit with a Closed Switch
Homework Statement Switch S has been closed for a long time, and the electric circuit shown in the figure below carries a constant current. Take C1 = 3.00 µF, C2 = 6.00 µF, R1 = 4.00 k, and R2 = 7.00 k. The power delivered to R2 is 2.60 W. Homework Equations (a) Find the charge on...- the_storm
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit Switch
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How Is the Time Constant Calculated in a Series-Parallel RC Circuit?
Homework Statement What is the time constant of the circuit shown in the figure? Each resistor has resistance R, and each capacitor has capacitance C. Internal resistance of the battery is negligible. See the attached figure. Homework Equations tau=RC The Attempt at a...- newyorkcity
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- Circuit Constant Rc Rc circuit Time Time constant
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Rc circuit multiple choice don't understand why this is the correct answer
Homework Statement http://physics.ku.edu.kw/LectureNotes/TheoryCourses/PHYS102/ExamPapers/y0910-2-md2.pdf page 6 number 5 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I don't understand how they got the answers ? i applied the loop and junction rule but they only give me more...- madah12
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- Choice Circuit Multiple Multiple choice Rc Rc circuit
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What Is the Resistance Value in an RC Circuit with a 37V Drop After 2 Seconds?
Homework Statement A simple RC Circuit consisting of a 100.0 V-battery in series with a 10.0- uF capacitor and a resistor. Initially, the switch is open and the capacitor is uncharged. Two seconds after the switch is closed, the voltage across the resistor is 37V. Determine the numerical...- huykma
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit Resistance Value
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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How Do You Prove and Analyze RC Circuit Formulas?
Homework Statement I'm doing a physics lab and have a question about RC circuits. I'm given four formulas: 1a) dQ/dt = -Q/RC 1b) Q = (Qo)e^(-t/RC) 1c) E - RI - Q/C = 0 ---> R(dQ/dt) + Q/C - E = 0 1d) Q(t) = CE[1 - e^(-t/RC)] I am told that 1b is the solution to 1a and 1d is the...- dmitriylm
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- Circuit Formula Rc Rc circuit
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What is the RC time constant for this problem?
See attachment for problem. I am stumped on how to find the rc time constant in this problem. Please help me get started. Thanks.- mopar969
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- Constant Rc Time Time constant
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What are the practical applications of RC circuits?
We are studying RC circuits in my physics class and I'm just curious as to what they are even for? My instructor challenged us to go find 5 uses for RC circuits and I am stumped. I can't even find any on google. Anybody know of any?- mathwizeguy
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- Circuits Rc Rc circuits
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Engineering When is a RC circuit predominantly capacitive or resistive?
I have a graph of |Z| (magnitude of impedance) vs Frequency, and θºz vs Frequency. These two graphs are of a circuit with one capacitor in series with resistors. I need to find when the RC circuit is predominantly capacitive, and predominantly resistive, using the graphs which are given.- olikimah
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit
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Step response of a RC circuit asking for i(t)
Homework Statement In attachment Homework Equations i don't understand why it would be asking for the current going through the capcitor, in a dc circuit it should be an open circuit but there will be a voltage over it... after searching through lecture notes and textbook can't find...- danielerbe
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit Response Step response
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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Energy of Capacitor in RC Circuit
Homework Statement The circuit consists of a battery, switch, resistor, and capacitor connected in a loop in series. When the switch is closed at time t=0, a time-dependent current flows out of the battery and charges the capacitor. The capacitor is fully charged at time t=infinity. Show...- buttermellow7
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- Capacitor Circuit Energy Rc Rc circuit
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RC Circuit, what does it imply when resistance = capacitive reactance (R=Xc)?
Homework Statement I am trying to complete a lab about RC circuits. I was told to make a graph of both the high-pass and the low-pass filter (frequency vs. Vin/Vout). Then I was asked this question: "Explain why the two lines on your graph should always cross at the frequency where XC =...- mattpd1
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit Reactance Resistance
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Engineering Understanding RC Circuits: Derivative Equations for Voltage and Current
Hello, I have a question about RC circuit. Given this circuit ---R2--- ---- R1---C1--| |---- ----C2-- which is a resistor followed by a capacitor followed by a resistor in parallel with a capacitor. I have trouble finding the...- widmont
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit
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Engineering Solved: RC First Order Circuit Voltage Drop after Switch Opens
Homework Statement Find the voltage drop across the capacitor just after the switch is opened v(0+) Most variables are in picture attached C = 100mF Homework Equations Vc(t)= Vc(\infty)+[Vc(t+)-Vc(\infty))*e-(t-t1/\tau) The Attempt at a Solution First i assumed that the...- raface
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- Circuit First order Rc
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Solve RC Circuit Problems: 2.00μF Capacitor, 1.3 kΩ Resistor
Homework Statement A 2.00μF capacitor with an initial charge of 5.10μC is discharged through a 1.3 kΩ resistor. a) calculate the current through the resistor 9.00ms after the resistor is connected across the capacitor b) what charge remains on the capacitor after 8.00ms c) what is...- mad_monkey_j
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit
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RC circuit problem with time constants
Homework Statement http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3696/aasdff.th.png Uploaded with ImageShack.us The Attempt at a Solution (a) No current, so no time constant since C = 0 for it stores no charge (b) Current immediately is driven through so \tau = (R_{1}+R_{2})C (c) I pulled the...- flyingpig
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- Circuit Constants Rc Rc circuit Time
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Why is the RC circuit homework statement giving different results than expected?
Homework Statement The Attempt at a Solution As at t=0 the capacitor behaves as a wire ... so the circuit at t=0 will be like: q at any time for this circuit will be, q \ = \ CE(1-e^{-t/\tau}) + Q_oe^{-t/\tau} differentiating it will give current, i \ = \ \frac{Ee^{-t/\tau}}{R} \ - \...- cupid.callin
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- Circuit Currents Rc Rc circuit
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DC & RC Circuits: Proving Energy Distribution
In the RC circuit shown, the resistance R, the Capacitance C, and the emf of the battery are all given quantities. The battery does not have internal resistance and the capacitor is fully charged after the switch is closed. Prove analytically that, regardless the values of R and C, exactly 50%...- jm2612
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- Circuits Dc Rc Rc circuits
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Rates of Change in a RC Circuit
Homework Statement A 2.9 MΩ and a 2.8 μF capacitor are connected in series with an ideal battery with an EMF of 3 V. At 2 seconds after the circuit is initially connected to the battery: What is the rate at which energy is being stored on the capacitor? Homework Equations dq/dt = v/r *...- Thefox14
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- Change Circuit Rc Rc circuit
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Problem with 'simple' RC circuits
Hey there! First post, been browsing through the forums for a little and I have found problems like this, but I still am getting the wrong answer when I try and do the things suggested. Circuit is simple, and in series. Vs = 23 V R1 = 87 Ohms C=6.1 microfarads with a switch, of course...- lpau001
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- Circuits Rc Rc circuits
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Calculating Current in RC Circuit with Closed Switch
Homework Statement What is the current through R2 immediately after the switch S is closed? C = 7.95x10^(-6) F , R1 = 27.5 Ohm , R2 = 10.5 Ohm , and Vo = 20.0 V Homework Equations I don't know what to use? The Attempt at a Solution I thought maybe I use two loops, the left and...- arl146
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- Charging Circuit Rc Rc circuit
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AC Power RC series circuit low pass filter, find frequency given gain.
1. You have a series circuit consisting of a ac power supply, a 600 ohm resistor and a 73 nF capacitor. If the circuit is configured as a low pass filter, what frequency will cause the gain to be 0.25? 2. If the circuit is configured as a high pass filter, what frequency will cause the gain...- dfs730
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- Ac Ac power Circuit Filter Frequency Gain Low pass filter Power Rc Series Series circuit
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Sum of potentials across a resistor in series with parallel RC
Homework Statement We have built a circuit with an ac source containing a resistor in series with a parallel RC combination, we have measured the voltage across the first resistor and the voltage across the RC combination with a high and a low frequency. 80Hz: V0 = 2,325 V en Vm = 2,780 V...- UHchemstu
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- Parallel Potentials Rc Resistor Series Sum
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RC Circuit/Kirchhoff rules question?
RC Circuit/Kirchhoff rules question?? Regarding the loop rules. I am trying to solve a problem with 2 batteries, 3 resistors and one capacitor. I know the rules regarding the loop and traversing resistors and batteries. My question is, what happens when the direction of current I choose...- pdeco1
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- Rc Rules
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RC Circuit: charges on two capacitors
Homework Statement At t=0m the switch is open and both capacitors are uncharged. What are the charges on each plate (magnitude and sign) of each capacitor long after the switch is closed and capacitors are fully charged? Homework Equations q=C E(1-e^(-t/RC) The Attempt at a Solution...- physics222
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- Capacitors Charges Circuit Rc Rc circuit
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Find the Time Constant of an RC Circuit
Homework Statement Two capacitors (c1 = 11 and c2 = 15 μF) are charged in series by a 11 V battery. Find the time constant of the charging circuit. (r = 4 Ω). Homework Equations V=E(1-e^(-t/T)) Where T=Tau=RC, E is the Voltage of the power source, and V is the voltage of the capacitor...- tomrja
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- Circuit Constant Rc Rc circuit Time Time constant
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Engineering Help with Step Response of an RC circuit
Homework Statement Derive the Voltage and Current equations for Step Response of an RC circuit. Homework Equations End products will be Vc(t) = i(s)R + (Vo - i(s)R)e^(-t/RC) and i(t) = (Is - (Vo/R))e^(-t/RC) The Attempt at a Solution Using KCL on a hypotetical RC circuit with a...- stau40
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit Response Step response
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Understanding RC Circuit Behavior: Solving the Natural Log Mystery
Homework Statement This isn't really a homework question- at the end of my last lab, in which we measured the time required to charge and drain a 10micro farad capacitor with a 100k resistor hooked up to a switch and a 9 volt battery our professor asked us what the natural log of voltage...- Nicholson
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- Circuit Lab Rc Rc circuit
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Two parallel RC circuits in series
Hi, got a naive question (not in the electronics area) I have got two capacitors in series when being charged with a DC (I presume the resistors have negligible conductances so I assume the time constant of charging would follow that of a series capacitor circuit), like this, ---||--- (C1)...- and_5
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- Circuits Parallel Rc Rc circuits Series
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Design RC Circuit for V vs Time Characteristics
Homework Statement Design a RC circuit so it has the same V vs time characteristics *See attached diagram* Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I really have no idea how to approach this, but I do know, RC circuit: Vc(t)=Vb(1-e^-(t/RC)) RL circuit...- dancergirlie
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit
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Designing an RC Circuit for RL Equivalent Voltage vs. Time
Homework Statement Design an RC circuit that has the same Voltage vs. Time characteristics as the RL circuit shown *See attached Diagram* Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Not really sure how to approach this, but all i know is the equations: RC circuit...- dancergirlie
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit
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Graph Vout vs Time for RC Circuit Switch Closure
Homework Statement Sketch a graph of Vout vs time after the switch is closed *See attached diagram* Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I am not really sure how to do this, because I don't know if it makes a difference whether or not the resistor is before the...- dancergirlie
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- Circuit Graph Rc Rc circuit
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How Do You Find Frequency in an RC Circuit?
RC Circuit, Finding Frequency? [Solved] [SIZE="5"]Solved =] Homework Statement Homework Equations Z = [ R2 + (1/wC)2 ]1/2 where Z is impedance, w = (omega) = angular frequency Xc = 1/(wC) w = 2(pi)f (tau) = RC where (tau) is the time constant The Attempt at a Solution I'm more...- argent
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- Circuit Frequency Rc Rc circuit
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Discharging Capacitor in an RC Circuit w/ Battery
Homework Statement The bit I'm struggling with is to determine the time constant \tau for the referenced circuit after the switch is closed. Constants are given in the image, which can be found at https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12737&d=1203627574. Homework...- deftonix
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- Battery Capacitor Circuit Rc Rc circuit
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Frequency response of rc coupled amp
greetings, At high frequency (more than 20kHz) the reactance of capacitor is very small and act as short circuit.this increase the loading of next stage.whats the meaning of increse of loading in next stage? RC coupled two stage amplifier circuit is here-...- amaresh92
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- Amp Coupled Frequency Frequency response Rc Response
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What Is the Role of Displacement Current in an RC Circuit?
In an RC circuit shown below, with the switch closed after a long time, when the capacitor is charging, there is a current across the capacitor given by Initial current x e ^ (-t/RC)... Is this current...the current supplied by capacitor to the rest of circuit, or simply the current across...- ecy5maa
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- Circuits Doubt Rc Rc circuits
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Engineering Solving an RC circuit question using Superposition
Hello, The circuit attached below is from Richard Dorfs Intro to Electric Circuits book. The switch is shut for a long time and opened at t=0. The question asks to find the i(t) across R11, which they use nodal analaysis and find it to be 66.67 - 16.666 e^{-t/120} micro Amps, where 66.67 micro...- ecy5maa
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- Circuit Rc Rc circuit Superposition
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Engineering Complex impedance of parallel RC circuit
In my book (Storey), there's an exercise with a parallel RC circuit, where R = 80 Ohm and C = 30 uF. The answer for the complex impedance is supposed to be 40-j40, however I can't seem to get there! I've showed my working under. Am I doing something wrong, or is the book's answer wrong? (freq...- eng_stud
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- Circuit Complex Impedance Parallel Rc Rc circuit
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RC Circuits: Calculating Voltage
I've been trying to answer the following equation but I just can't get my head around it! 'calculate the time taken 't' for the voltage over capacitor array (Vc) to reach 80% of Vo, in terms of Vo, R, C1 and C2 (caps are in parallel)' I know I need these two equations but I just don't...- rickstar008
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- Circuits Rc Rc circuits Voltage
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help