Question: The switch in Figure 28.38a closes at t = 0 s and, after a very long time, the capacitor is fully charged. Find expressions for

The switch in Figure 28.38a closes at t = 0 s and, after a very long time, the capacitor is fully charged. Find expressions for

Figure 28.38a

Switch closes at t= 0 s.

(a) The total energy supplied by the battery as the capacitor is being charged,

(b) Total energy dissipated by the resistor as the capacitor is being charged,

(c) The energy stored in the capacitor when it is fully charged. Your expressions will be in terms of Ԑ, R, and C. 

(d) Do your results for parts a to c show that energy is conserved? Explain.

Switch closes at t= 0 s.

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