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Charging and Discharging of Capacitor RL Circuit

The document discusses the charging and discharging behavior of a capacitor in an RL circuit, which involves a resistor, inductor, and capacitor. It explains the exponential functions governing this behavior, the mathematical analysis of voltage over time, and includes applications in electronic devices. The time constant is highlighted as a crucial factor in determining the charging and discharging rates.

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Charging and Discharging of Capacitor RL Circuit

The document discusses the charging and discharging behavior of a capacitor in an RL circuit, which involves a resistor, inductor, and capacitor. It explains the exponential functions governing this behavior, the mathematical analysis of voltage over time, and includes applications in electronic devices. The time constant is highlighted as a crucial factor in determining the charging and discharging rates.

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Charging and Discharging of a Capacitor in an RL Circuit

1. Introduction
A capacitor is an essential electrical component that stores and releases electrical energy. When
connected to a resistor and an inductor in a circuit, the capacitor undergoes charging and
discharging, governed by exponential functions. The behavior of the RL circuit, along with the time
constant, plays a crucial role in determining the charging and discharging characteristics.

2. Theory & Working Principle


The RL circuit consists of a resistor (R), an inductor (L), and a capacitor (C). When a voltage is
applied, the capacitor starts charging through the inductor and resistor. The charging and
discharging behavior follows an exponential curve, influenced by the time constant (tau = L/R).

3. Mathematical Analysis
The voltage across the capacitor during charging is given by:
V(t) = Vmax (1 - e^(-t/tau))
During discharging, the voltage follows:
V(t) = Vmax * e^(-t/tau)
where tau = L/R is the time constant.

4. Circuit Diagram
The RL circuit diagram includes a resistor, inductor, capacitor, and a DC voltage source. The
capacitor charges when connected to the voltage source and discharges when disconnected.

5. Observations & Graphs


Experimental results show that the capacitor charges and discharges according to exponential
functions. Graphs plotting voltage vs. time confirm theoretical predictions.

6. Applications
1. Used in filter circuits to remove noise.
2. Applied in timing circuits in electronic devices.
3. Utilized in power supply circuits for voltage regulation.
7. Conclusion
The charging and discharging of a capacitor in an RL circuit follows an exponential trend. The time
constant plays a key role in determining how quickly the capacitor charges or discharges. This
principle is widely used in electronic applications.

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