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Grade upto college level Electromagnetic Induction

A capacitor of capacitance C is given a charge Q. At t = 0, it is connected to an uncharged capacitor of equal capacitance through a resistance R. Find the charge on the second capacitor as a function of time t.

Profile image of Shane Macguire
12 Years agoGrade upto college level
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Profile image of Deepak Patra
12 Years ago
Sol. The capacitor is given a charge Q. It will discharge and the capacitor will be charged up when connected with battery. Net charge at time t = Qe^-t /RC + Q(1- e^-t /RC )