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The time taken for the value of current (charge or voltage) to drop down to 50% of the initial value is given by
t 1 = RC ln 2.
2
1 1
E= Fx E= QV
2 2
F Q
Since F = k x OR x = Since Q = CV OR V =
k C
1 2 1
E= kx E= CV 2
2 2
1 F2 1 Q2
E= E=
2 K 2 C
Advanced graphical concepts
Generally, the I-t curve is an exponentially decreasing curve. The area under this graph has to be found
out by either using integration or an estimation method, neither of which are appropriate for our
specification. If we construct a circuit where the resistance of the resistor is gradually decreased so that
the current can be momentarily kept constant, the I-t graph would be a horizontal straight line. Now, the
area under the graph can be easily found out to find the total charge stored in the capacitor.
( RC )
1
ln I = − t + ln I0
y = mx + c
1
´m =−
RC
1
RC = − [Negative of the inverse of the gradient gives the time constant]
m
When capacitor are connected in series or parallel, the total capacitance of the circuit is affected.
Deriving equations for total capacitance
IN SERIES IN PARALLEL
VT = V1 + V2
Q
Since Q = CV or V = QT = Q1 + Q2
C
Q Q Q Since Q = CV
= +
CT C1 C2
CT V = C1V + C2V
1 1 1
∴ = + CT = C1 + C2
CT C1 C2
Flipping switches
1
Time for flicking = = 2.5 × 10−3 s = 2.5 m s
400
Total time for discharge = 5 × 100 × 2.2 × 10−6 = 1.1 × 10−3 s = 1.1 m s
The total time of discharge is much smaller than time for flicking.
I
(ii) Show that the capacitance C can be given by C = where I is the reading on the ammeter and V is
fV
the reading on the voltmeter.
(b) Calculate the energy stored on the capacitor when it is charged to a potential difference of 5.0 V.
1
E= × 2.7 × 10−6 × (5)2
2
= 3.4 × 10−5 J
Advanced concept associated with capacitor
When an uncharged capacitor is connected to an identical charged capacitor, the total charge remains the
same but redistributes until the potential difference between the capacitor is zero.