**Educational Content: Analysis of an RC Series Circuit****Circuit Description:**In the RC (series) circuit, the resistance \( R \) is 1.2 MΩ and the capacitance \( C \) is 5.00 μF. The circuit is connected to a 30-volt power source. A switch \( S \) is included for controlling the circuit operation.**Circuit Diagram:**The diagram shows a resistor \( R \) and a capacitor \( C \) connected in series with each other, and they are connected to an electromotive force (EMF) source labeled \( \mathcal{E} \), which is 30 volts. The switch \( S \) is placed in the circuit to close or open the connection to the power source. **Question:**What is the current in the circuit when the capacitor reaches 25 volts?**Options:**- a. 2.12 μA - b. 4.17 μA - c. 9.3 μA - d. 12.4 μA To solve this problem, use the formula for current in an RC circuit:\[ I = \frac{V_{\text{source}} - V_{\text{capacitor}}}{R} \]where:- \( V_{\text{source}} \) is 30 volts.- \( V_{\text{capacitor}} \) is 25 volts.- \( R \) is 1.2 MΩ. Using these values, you can calculate the current in the circuit when the capacitor has charged to 25 volts.

In the RC (series) circuit, R = 1.2 M2 and C = 5.00 µF. It is connected to a 30 volt power source with a switch S. www R What is the current in the circuit when the capacitor reaches 25 volts? 2.12 μΑ b. 4.17 µA c. 9.3 µA 12.4 μΑ

In the RC (series) circuit, R = 1.2 M2 and C = 5.00 µF. It is connected to a 30 volt power source with a switch S. www R What is the current in the circuit when the capacitor reaches 25 volts? 2.12 μΑ b. 4.17 µA c. 9.3 µA 12.4 μΑ

College Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285737027

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter18: Direct-Current Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10CQ: An uncharged series RC circuit is to be connected across a battery. For each of the following...

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