I'm pretty much completely lost on Q16 of Jun 10 paper 4. Would really appreciate it if someone could clearly explain parts bi, ci and cii.
Also, in Q13b, how are we supposed to estimate the radius if we don't have any reference in the diagram?
I am lost in 13b myself too.
Ok, Q16:
bi) Capacitor stores charge, as charge flows in during the charging process, pd is also formed.
If the voltage is constant, the capacitor will not discharge. The graph is during the charging process. Hence, pd is constant.
(remember: during discharging process, pd falls.)
ci) Use E= 1/2*C*V^2
(take voltage value from the graph)
cii) Compare the graph with the previous one and see the change in voltage value. (pd decreases)
Capacitor is initially charging from power supply then the capacitor is discharging exponentially.
(remember: the changing position of switches causes the discharge process, instead here. . . we added a power supply)
I hope that's clear.