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Given that the voltage across the capacitor as a function of time is V(t)=q0Ce−t/(ROC)V(t)=q0Ce−t/(RC), what is the current I(t) flowing thr
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Given that the voltage across the capacitor as a function of time is V(t)=q0Ce−t/(ROC)V(t)=q0Ce−t/(RC), what is the current I(t) flowing through the resistor as a function of time (for t>0t>0)? It might be helpful to look again at Part A of this problem. Express your answer in terms of ttt and any quantities given in the problem introduction.
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Answer:
[tex]i(t) = -\frac{q_0C}{R}e^{-t/RC}[/tex]
Explanation:
If the voltage across a capacitor is given by
[tex]V(t) = q_0Ce^{-t/RC}[/tex]
then by definition of the capacitance (C = Q/V), the charge on the capacitor is
[tex]q(t) = CV(t) = q_0C^2e^{-t/RC}[/tex]
Now we can relate the charge on the capacitor to the current through the capacitor by
[tex]i(t) = \frac{dq(t)}{dt} = -\frac{q_0C^2}{RC}e^{-t/RC}[/tex]
Since this is a closed current with capacitor and resistor are connected in series, the current through the capacitor is equal to that of resistor.