Math Problem Statement

The exercise focuses on the experimental verification of the capacitance C of a capacitor in a photographic flash device, as detailed in the uploaded image.

Solution

The uploaded image contains a physics and electronics exercise written in French, focusing on the experimental verification of the capacitance CC of a capacitor in a photographic flash device. Below, I will transcribe and break down the main components of the problem:


Exercise III Summary (Translated to English):

The goal of the exercise is to experimentally verify the capacitance CC of a capacitor in a photographic flash device.

Given Information:

  1. On the label of the flash capacitor:
    • 100V100V, 150μF150\mu F, and 10C-10^\circ C to +55C+55^\circ C (capacitor specifications).
  2. The capacitor is charged using a DC voltage source U=12VU = 12V, through a resistor RR of known value, and discharged through a circuit. A diagram (provided in the exercise) shows the circuit configuration with a switch KK.
  3. At t=0t = 0, the switch KK is closed. The time evolution of the current intensity i(t)i(t) in the circuit is measured, as represented in a graph of i(t)i(t) vs. tt.

Questions (Paraphrased):

  1. Oscilloscope Connection (0.5 points):

    • Show on the circuit diagram how to connect an oscilloscope to measure the voltage uC(t)u_C(t) across the capacitor.
  2. Differential Equation (0.75 points):

    • Derive the differential equation satisfied by uC(t)u_C(t), the voltage across the capacitor.
  3. Solution Form (0.75 points):

    • The differential equation solution is given as: uC(t)=A(1etτ)u_C(t) = A(1 - e^{-\frac{t}{\tau}})
      • Determine AA, τ\tau, and the parameters of the circuit.
  4. Expression for i(t)i(t): (0.75 points):

    • Derive the expression for i(t)i(t) and verify that it is of the form: i(t)=I0etτi(t) = I_0 e^{-\frac{t}{\tau}}
  5. Dimensional Analysis (0.5 points):

    • Perform a dimensional analysis of the equation to verify its homogeneity in time.
  6. Capacitance Value (2.0 points):

    • Using R=2.0kΩR = 2.0 \, k\Omega, estimate τ\tau and calculate CC.
    • Verify the given capacitor value C=150μFC = 150 \, \mu F.
  7. Capacitors in Parallel (0.75 points):

    • If a second capacitor C2=2CC_2 = 2C is connected in parallel with the first:
      • Determine the equivalent capacitance CeqC_{eq}.
  8. Stored Energy (0.75 points):

    • Derive the expression for the stored energy WW in the capacitor: W=12CuC2W = \frac{1}{2} C u_C^2
    • Verify this for uC=100Vu_C = 100 \, V.

Step-by-Step Approach:

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Relative Questions to Expand Learning:

  1. What is the role of the resistor RR in the capacitor charging/discharging process?
  2. How does the time constant τ\tau relate to the circuit components RR and CC?
  3. Why is energy stored in capacitors represented as W=12CuC2W = \frac{1}{2} C u_C^2?
  4. What happens to the equivalent capacitance if capacitors are connected in series instead of parallel?
  5. How can an oscilloscope help in visualizing the capacitor's behavior in the circuit?

Tip:

Always confirm that your derived equations have consistent physical units. Dimensional analysis is a quick and reliable tool for checking equation validity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Electronics and circuits
Capacitor charging and discharging
Differential equations
Time constant
Energy storage in capacitors
Dimensional analysis

Formulas

u_C(t) = A(1 - e^(-t/τ))
i(t) = I_0 e^(-t/τ)
τ = RC
W = (1/2) C u_C^2
C_eq = C1 + C2 (for parallel capacitors)

Theorems

First-order linear differential equations
RC time constant relationship
Capacitance addition in parallel

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or first-year university