Engineering RC Circuit: Time Calculation & Output Voltage Integration

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between resistance (R) and capacitance (C) in an RC circuit, emphasizing that their combination results in units of time, known as the RC time constant (Tau). Participants explore how an RC circuit can be configured to produce an output voltage that represents the time integral of the input voltage. Additionally, there is a query about measuring the internal resistance of a square-wave generator, which is met with reminders about forum rules regarding homework questions and the necessity of showing prior effort. The conversation encourages users to engage more deeply with the concepts before seeking assistance. Overall, the thread highlights the importance of understanding RC circuits and their applications in voltage integration.
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1-using the facts that R has units of potential difference per unit current and C has units of charge per unir potential difference, show that RC has units of time.
2- how could a resistance-capacitance combination be connected to produce an output voltage which is the time integral of the input voltage?
3-how might the internal resistance of the square-wave generator be measured?
 
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Sounds like a homework question to me. Good luck.
 
I agree. Off you go to the Homework Forum! *kick* :biggrin:

e_sovalye: We have rules here regarding homework questions, which you agreed to before posting. Those rules state that you must show that you have attempted to answer your own question before receiving help.

So, post some of your thoughts on this and we'll get cracking on helping you!

Thanks,

TM
 
e_sovalye said:
1-using the facts that R has units of potential difference per unit current and C has units of charge per unir potential difference, show that RC has units of time.
2- how could a resistance-capacitance combination be connected to produce an output voltage which is the time integral of the input voltage?
3-how might the internal resistance of the square-wave generator be measured?

For 1, look into something called the "RC Time constant," usually notated by Tau.

For the others, what work have you done? What ideas can you come up with?
 
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