P6 capacitors and diodes (1)

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21 SECTION C – Module P6 11 There are many different types of electronic components. (a) Look at the circuit. It contains a capacitor. switch A

resistor

B C

DC power supply

capacitor

The capacitor is uncharged. (i)

The switch is connected between B and C. The capacitor remains uncharged. What is the voltage across the capacitor? ...................................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii)

Now the switch is connected between A and B. How does this affect the charge stored and the voltage across the capacitor? ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................... [2]

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