RC Circuits in General Physics - Charging, Discharging, and Time Dependence

Explore RC circuits with resistors and capacitors in this 16-minute physics lesson. Learn about the charging and discharging process of capacitors, and how it's not instantaneous in RC circuits. Examine graphical representations of charge, potential difference, and current over time in these circuits. Understand the equations governing time dependence, including the crucial time constant (resistance times capacitance). Apply this knowledge to solve an RC circuit problem, calculating charge and potential across a capacitor after a specific time interval. Gain a comprehensive understanding of RC circuit behavior and time-dependent characteristics in this concise yet thorough tutorial.

Lesson Introduction
Charging and Discharging Capacitors
Calculating Charge and Potential over Time on a Capacitor