In: Physics
For both resistances, plot the discharge curve of ln(V/V0) vs. time. From the slope of the line, calculate C (capacity). Please explain in detail how to plot/determine some of the values of ln(V/V0), how to determine the slope of the graph, and if possible demonstrate using Excel. Thank you.
| Discharge | ||
| R = 10,000 ohms | R = 5,000 ohms | |
| Voltage (V) | Time (S) | Time (S) |
| 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | 4.71 | 3.50 |
| 12 | 9.96 | 5.33 |
| 11 | 15.71 | 8.33 |
| 10 | 22.08 | 11.24 |
| 9 | 28.99 | 14.58 |
| 8 | 36.64 | 18.43 |
| 7 | 45.61 | 22.86 |
| 6 | 56.05 | 28.21 |
| 5 | 1:08.07 | 34.40 |
| 4 | 1:21.27 | 41.83 |
| 3 | 1:42.48 | 51.80 |
| Value of Capacitor = 6000μF | V0 = 14.01V |