AP Physics 2 Flashcards: Resistor Capacitor Rc Circuits

Study Resistor Capacitor Rc Circuits in AP Physics 2 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the initial current through a capacitor when discharging begins.

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ANSWER

$\frac{V_0}{R}$ . Same as charging current but in opposite direction.

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A capacitor has been fully charged to

12\ \text{V}

. At

t=0

, the battery is removed and the capacitor is connected across a single

4.0\ \text{k}\Omega

resistor, so it is discharging. Which statement best describes the voltage across the resistor as time increases?

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