RC Circuit ; why RC=(VT/2 delta V)

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The discussion focuses on proving the equation RC = (VT/2 delta V) in the context of RC circuits, specifically during the charging and discharging phases of a capacitor. Key variables include the voltage from a function generator (V), the voltage amplitude (delta V), and the time constant (tao). The user attempts to derive the equation using capacitor charge equations and relationships between voltage and charge but encounters difficulties in the calculations. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the relationships between time constants and voltage changes in RC circuits.

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Homework Statement


I need to prove that RC=(VT/2 delta V)


Select the circle components of Charging and discharging of a capacitor
Measure the resistance of resistor with a multimeter
When you run a different frequency the cycle time change
run different frequency that T<<tao, T=tao, T>>tao
Choose components So that T<<tao,
V - the voltage of Function Generator
delta V= Voltage amplitude


Homework Equations



when -T/2<t<0
Q(a)=-cv+Ae^(-t/tao)

when T/2>t>0
Q(b)=cv+Be^(-t/tao)

A=(2cv)/(e^(T/2tao)+1)
B=(-2cv)/(e^(-T/2tao)+1)

The Attempt at a Solution



Q=VC

Va=Qa/C

Vb=Qb/C

delta V= Vb-Va

RC=tao

I place Vb-Va on RC=(VT/2 delta V) and I played with the equation

but I didn't get RC=(VT/2 delta V)
 
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I tried another solution but I got stuck:

Va=Qa/C

I used Va:

delta V= V(0)-V(-T/2)

VT/2 delta V

e^(T/2tao)=1+T/2tao -- taylor

and I get RC+T/4

what wrong?
 

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