RC Circuit
This interactive simulator explores RC Circuit in Electricity & Magnetism. Charging and discharging capacitor with exponential curves. Use the controls to change the scenario; watch the visualization and any graphs or readouts to connect the model with lectures, labs, and homework.
Who it's for: For learners comfortable with heavier math or second-level detail. Typical context: Electricity & Magnetism.
Key terms
- circuit
- rc circuit
- electricity
- magnetism
Live graphs
How it works
A resistor and capacitor in series with a battery: charging follows V_C = V(1 − e^(−t/τ)), discharging V_C = V_0 e^(−t/τ), with τ = RC. Current obeys the same exponential: during charge I = (V − V_C)/R, during discharge I = V_C/R through the resistor.
Key equations
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