Capacitor Charging Formula
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$$Q = Q_{0} (1 - e^{-t/RC})$$
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In this video, we will break down the formula for the charging of a capacitor in a resistor capacitor, or RC, circuit.
RC Circuit: Charging a Capacitor
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The equation shown describes how the charge on a capacitor increases over time. Let's write it down clearly.
$$Q = Q_0 (1 - e^{-t/RC})$$
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In this expression, Q represents the instantaneous charge on the capacitor at any time t.
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Q sub zero is the maximum charge the capacitor can hold when it is fully charged.
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