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A 1.0 E -6 F capacitor charged to 10.0 micro C is connected to a 1.0 H inductor, prompting a discussion on comparing their potential energies at t = 10 seconds. Participants express uncertainty about the circuit configuration, questioning whether the inductor is in series or parallel with the capacitor. The relationship between potential energy, voltage, and capacitance is highlighted, with formulas provided for calculating voltage. The impact of circuit configuration on energy decay is also considered, noting that the decay constant may be swift. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity on the circuit setup to accurately assess energy comparisons.
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A 1.0 E -6 F capacitor has a charge of 10.0 micro C. It is connected to a 1.0 H inductor at t = 0. Compare the potential energy of the capacitor to the potential energy of the inductor at t = 10s. Which energy is greater?
 
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Partap03 said:
A 1.0 E -6 F capacitor has a charge of 10.0 micro C. It is connected to a 1.0 H inductor at t = 0. Compare the potential energy of the capacitor to the potential energy of the inductor at t = 10s. Which energy is greater?

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Connected how?

And what are your thoughts on it?
 
First of all thanks.

My thoughts

I know that potential energy is basically voltage across each component.
Also, C = Q / (change in V) ; C is the capacitance, Q is the charge, and V is volts.
solving for change in V and we get
V = Q / C

Am I going in the right direction?
 
Partap03 said:
First of all thanks.

My thoughts

I know that potential energy is basically voltage across each component.
Also, C = Q / (change in V) ; C is the capacitance, Q is the charge, and V is volts.
solving for change in V and we get
V = Q / C

Am I going in the right direction?

First of all I don't know how it's connected. Is the inductor in || to the capacitor? What is the circuit?
 
LowlyPion said:
First of all I don't know how it's connected. Is the inductor in || to the capacitor? What is the circuit?

That's all the problem says. Let's assume that it is in series then how would I approach the problem?
 
Partap03 said:
That's all the problem says. Let's assume that it is in series then how would I approach the problem?

If it is in series then I think it matters what the rest of the circuit would be.

If it is in || then one is a short to the other isn't it?

Isn't the decay constant pretty swift?
 
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