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AP Physics 2/Unit 11 – Electric Circuits
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Estimating Initial Current in an RC Circuit

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A capacitor discharges through a resistor, transferring 3.6×10−3 C3.6 \times 10^{-3}\ \mathrm{C} of charge in the first 0.12 s0.12\ \mathrm{s}. The current at time tt is given by I(t)=I0e−t/RCI(t) = I_0 e^{-t/RC}, where the time constant RCRC is unknown. Which of the following is the best estimate for the initial current, I0I_0?

A

4.3 × 10^-3 A

B

3.0 × 10^-2 A

C

3.0 × 10^-1 A

D

4.3 × 10^-4 A

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