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### Problem Statement:
**Find the values indicated below for the following circuit:**

**Given Circuit Diagram:**
- A power supply of 10V connected in series with a resistor of 10KΩ and a switch.
- The switch has two positions: Position 1 and Position 2.
- In Position 1, the circuit includes an additional path through a 20KΩ resistor and a capacitor (10μF) in parallel.
- The variables of interest are: \(i_c\), \(V_C\), and \(\tau\).

**When the switch is in Position 1:**
- \(i_c =\)
- \(V_C =\)
- \(\tau =\)

**When the switch is in Position 2:**
- Assume the circuit is in steady state when the switch is closed.
- \(i_c =\)
- \(V_C =\)
- \(\tau =\)

### Explanation:
**Circuit Diagram Breakdown:**
- **Power Source:** 10V
- **Resistors:** 10KΩ and 20KΩ
- **Capacitor:** 10μF
- **Key Variables:**
  - \(i_c:\) The current through the capacitor.
  - \(V_C:\) The voltage across the capacitor.
  - \(\tau:\) The time constant of the circuit.

### Analysis Steps:
1. **Switch in Position 1:**
   - Determine the current through the capacitor, \(i_c\).
   - Calculate the voltage across the capacitor, \(V_C\).
   - Compute the time constant of the circuit, \(\tau\).

2. **Switch in Position 2:**
   - Re-calculate the current through the capacitor, \(i_c\).
   - Determine the voltage across the capacitor, \(V_C\).
   - Compute the time constant of the circuit, \(\tau\), under steady state conditions.

This problem requires knowledge of capacitive circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, and the time constant formula (\(\tau = R_{\text{eq}} \times C\)) where \(R_{\text{eq}}\) is the equivalent resistance seen by the capacitor. 

Students should perform these computations step-by-step to find the desired values for both switch positions.
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement: **Find the values indicated below for the following circuit:** **Given Circuit Diagram:** - A power supply of 10V connected in series with a resistor of 10KΩ and a switch. - The switch has two positions: Position 1 and Position 2. - In Position 1, the circuit includes an additional path through a 20KΩ resistor and a capacitor (10μF) in parallel. - The variables of interest are: \(i_c\), \(V_C\), and \(\tau\). **When the switch is in Position 1:** - \(i_c =\) - \(V_C =\) - \(\tau =\) **When the switch is in Position 2:** - Assume the circuit is in steady state when the switch is closed. - \(i_c =\) - \(V_C =\) - \(\tau =\) ### Explanation: **Circuit Diagram Breakdown:** - **Power Source:** 10V - **Resistors:** 10KΩ and 20KΩ - **Capacitor:** 10μF - **Key Variables:** - \(i_c:\) The current through the capacitor. - \(V_C:\) The voltage across the capacitor. - \(\tau:\) The time constant of the circuit. ### Analysis Steps: 1. **Switch in Position 1:** - Determine the current through the capacitor, \(i_c\). - Calculate the voltage across the capacitor, \(V_C\). - Compute the time constant of the circuit, \(\tau\). 2. **Switch in Position 2:** - Re-calculate the current through the capacitor, \(i_c\). - Determine the voltage across the capacitor, \(V_C\). - Compute the time constant of the circuit, \(\tau\), under steady state conditions. This problem requires knowledge of capacitive circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, and the time constant formula (\(\tau = R_{\text{eq}} \times C\)) where \(R_{\text{eq}}\) is the equivalent resistance seen by the capacitor. Students should perform these computations step-by-step to find the desired values for both switch positions.
### Example Problem from Electrical Engineering

**Problem 6:**

**a) Determine the time constant of the circuit.**

**b) Sketch the waveforms for \( v_C \) and \( i_C \).**

#### Circuit Description:
The circuit consists of a 10V power source connected in series with a 30µF capacitor and a 10kΩ resistor.

- **Capacitor (\(C\))**: 30µF
- **Resistor (\(R\))**: 10kΩ
- **Voltage Source**: 10V DC

#### Explanation for Problem Solution:

1. **Time Constant Calculation:**
    The time constant (\(\tau\)) of an RC circuit is calculated using the formula:

    \[
    \tau = R \times C
    \]

    - Given:
        - \(R = 10kΩ = 10,000Ω\)
        - \(C = 30µF = 30 \times 10^{-6} F\)

    - Therefore:
    
    \[
    \tau = 10,000Ω \times 30 \times 10^{-6} F = 0.3 \text{ seconds}
    \]

2. **Waveform Sketch:**
    - **Voltage across the capacitor (\( v_C \))**: As the circuit is charged, the voltage across the capacitor follows the equation:
    
    \[
    v_C(t) = V_{source} \left(1 - e^{-\frac{t}{\tau}}\right)
    \]
    
    This represents an exponential grow towards the supply voltage over time, reaching 63% of the final value (10V) after one time constant (\(\tau\)).
    
    - **Current through the capacitor (\( i_C \))**: The current through the capacitor at time \(t\) is given by:
    
    \[
    i_C(t) = \frac{V_{source}}{R} \cdot e^{-\frac{t}{\tau}}
    \]
    
    This shows an exponential decay from an initial peak value, reaching 37% of its initial value after one time constant (\(\tau\)).
    
By understanding these equations and the behavior of the elements, students can correctly sketch the waveforms for \( v_C \) and \( i_C \).
Transcribed Image Text:### Example Problem from Electrical Engineering **Problem 6:** **a) Determine the time constant of the circuit.** **b) Sketch the waveforms for \( v_C \) and \( i_C \).** #### Circuit Description: The circuit consists of a 10V power source connected in series with a 30µF capacitor and a 10kΩ resistor. - **Capacitor (\(C\))**: 30µF - **Resistor (\(R\))**: 10kΩ - **Voltage Source**: 10V DC #### Explanation for Problem Solution: 1. **Time Constant Calculation:** The time constant (\(\tau\)) of an RC circuit is calculated using the formula: \[ \tau = R \times C \] - Given: - \(R = 10kΩ = 10,000Ω\) - \(C = 30µF = 30 \times 10^{-6} F\) - Therefore: \[ \tau = 10,000Ω \times 30 \times 10^{-6} F = 0.3 \text{ seconds} \] 2. **Waveform Sketch:** - **Voltage across the capacitor (\( v_C \))**: As the circuit is charged, the voltage across the capacitor follows the equation: \[ v_C(t) = V_{source} \left(1 - e^{-\frac{t}{\tau}}\right) \] This represents an exponential grow towards the supply voltage over time, reaching 63% of the final value (10V) after one time constant (\(\tau\)). - **Current through the capacitor (\( i_C \))**: The current through the capacitor at time \(t\) is given by: \[ i_C(t) = \frac{V_{source}}{R} \cdot e^{-\frac{t}{\tau}} \] This shows an exponential decay from an initial peak value, reaching 37% of its initial value after one time constant (\(\tau\)). By understanding these equations and the behavior of the elements, students can correctly sketch the waveforms for \( v_C \) and \( i_C \).
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