Capacitor Network Homework: Find the Charge

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The discussion revolves around a capacitor network problem where participants are tasked with finding the charge in each capacitor. The context involves applying circuit analysis techniques, particularly Kirchhoff's rules and voltage divider principles, to understand the behavior of the circuit.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants are exploring the use of Kirchhoff's rules for analyzing the circuit and questioning the current through each capacitor, particularly under the assumption that they are fully charged. There is discussion about focusing on a larger loop that includes multiple resistors.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active with participants raising questions about the assumptions regarding the capacitors and the current flow. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of the voltage divider equation to find voltages across the capacitors, but no consensus has been reached on the approach to take.

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Participants are operating under the assumption that the capacitors are fully charged, which implies that the current through them is zero. This assumption may influence the analysis of the circuit and the methods discussed.

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I have to find the charge in each capacitor

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know how can i start, can i use kirchhoff rule in each loop, using q/C when i go through a capacitor?
 

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First of all, what will be the current through each capacitor?
 
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cnh1995 said:
First of all, what will be the current through each capacitor?

I have to assume that capacitors are fully charged, and current through them is 0?

So i have only big loop for the circuit that involves the 10 resistors?
 
German said:
I have to assume that capacitors are fully charged, and current through them is 0?

So i have only big loop for the circuit that involves the 10 resistors?
Right. You can simply use the voltage divider equation and get the voltages across the capacitors.
 
It has been done with easy numbers such that the answer is the simplest possible and you can work it out in your head. :oldwink:
 

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