Answer:
Explanation:
Given that, .
R = 12 ohms
C = 500μf.
Time t =? When the charge reaches 99.99% of maximum
The charge on a RC circuit is given as
A discharging circuit
Q = Qo•exp(-t/RC)
Where RC is the time constant
τ = RC = 12 × 500 ×10^-6
τ = 0.006 sec
The maximum charge is Qo,
Therefore Q = 99.99% of Qo
Then, Q = 99.99/100 × Qo
Q = 0.9999Qo
So, substituting this into the equation above
Q = Qo•exp(-t/RC)
0.9999Qo = Qo•exp(-t / 0.006)
Divide both side by Qo
0.9999 = exp(-t / 0.006)
Take In of both sodes
In(0.9999) = In(exp(-t / 0.006))
-1 × 10^-4 = -t / 0.006
t = -1 × 10^-4 × - 0.006
t = 6 × 10^-7 second
So it will take 6 × 10^-7 a for charge to reached 99.99% of it's maximum charge
