A capacitorcharging circuit has a time constant of 40 ms Whe
A capacitor-charging circuit has a time constant of 40 ms. When the switch is closed, the initial current to the 60 F capacitor is 45 mA .
What is the capacitor\'s voltage after 20 ms ? Assume the capacitor was completely uncharged when the switch closed.
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
*Please show all work and steps
Solution
Time constant = RC C=60 * 10^-6 F
and time constant = 40 ms
so R = 40 *10^-3/60*10^-6 =666.67
Now when Switch is closed capacitor would act as short circuit
So V=IR where V is battery voltage
V= 666.67 * 45 * 10^-3 =30 V
Now Vc= V(1-e^-t/RC) = 30 (1-e^-1/2) = 11.80 V

