R-C Circuit

October 08,2026 08:41 PM - Comment(s)

Q- A circuit contains a parallel combination of two resistors of resistance R each  and three capacitors with capacitance C each in series with a V volt battery. Initially there is no charge on any capacitor. The switch is closed at t = 0. 

(a) What is the charge on the first capacitor plate connected directly to the positive terminal of battery, long time after the switch is closed? 

(b)  What is the time constant of the circuit?

 (c) Find current through the battery as a function of time?