Math Problem Statement
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Exercise – the RC dipole problem as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, involving calculating relationships between voltages and solving differential equations.
Solution
The exercise involves solving a problem related to an RC dipole (resistor-capacitor circuit) described in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Below is a breakdown of the questions and the general steps to approach the solutions:
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Show that the voltages and are related by the equation :
- From the circuit in Figure 1, the total resistance is composed of and , where .
- Since and are the voltages across resistors, the voltage divider rule applies. The ratio between the resistors dictates the relationship between the voltages, thus confirming the equation.
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Establish the differential equation for at the capacitor :
- This is a first-order RC circuit, so the voltage across a capacitor is governed by the differential equation: where ( \tau = R \cd
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Differential Equations
Electric Circuits
Voltage Relations
Exponential Functions
Formulas
Voltage Divider Rule: U_2(t) = U_1(t) / 3
First-order RC Circuit Differential Equation: U_1(t) = U_0 e^{-t/τ}
Capacitor Discharge Equation: i(t) = (U_0 / R) e^{-t/τ}
Theorems
Voltage Divider Rule
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
Ohm's Law
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate level (Physics or Electrical Engineering)