Finding time constants in RC circuit with parallel capacitor

[gneill]

...so what are the initial and final values for the current through the capacitor?

 

[juicec]

ah OK, interesting. So with that said now, we've got 2 time constants, and also 2 circuits? One for discharging and one for charging. Or in fact we have 4 circuits, 2 when charging (capacitor empty/full) and 2 when discharging (capacitor full/empty).

 

[juicec]

...so what are the initial and final values for the current through the capacitor?

I'm not 100% sure how to answer this.

 

[juicec]

Unfortunately I have to sign off for the evening, I will look forward to continuing this tomorrow hopefully. I am almost there :) Perhaps with a fresh mind and a bit of scrap paper I can finish this off and report the findings to you tomorrow.

Thanks again for all the help. I have been trying to find some assistance with this for weeks and within minutes of posting here I got a detailed answer and a great tutor! :)

Thanks again, truly appreciate all your help.

All the best.