AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism Flashcards: Resistor Capacitor Rc Circuits

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

QUESTION

What is the effect of doubling resistance on $\tau$ in an RC circuit?

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ANSWER

$\tau$ doubles. Time constant is directly proportional to resistance.

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The charge on a capacitor in a charging RC circuit is given by the function

Q(t) = (10 \, \mu\text{C})(1 - e^{-t/(2.0\text{ s})})

. What is the current

I(t)

flowing into the capacitor at

t=0

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