3. The circuit on the right features identical bulbs of resistance R and two
unequal capacitors such that C₁ = C and C₂ = 2C. The capacitors are
Initially uncharged and both switches are initially open.
Answer all questions in terms of R, C, and Vbat-
a.
b.
C.
Switch S, is closed. Calculate the initial current flowing through each
bulb immediately when the switch is closed.
Calculate the power dissipated by each bulb immediately after S, is
closed.
Predict what will happen to the brightness of each bulb as the circuit
reaches a steady-state.
f.
8.
Bulb #1
2c
Bulb #12
d. After a long time, calculate the charge on each capacitor with S₁ closed and S₂ open.
e.
After a steady state is reached, switch S₁ is closed and switch S₂ is closed (in that sequence). Find the initial power dissipated by
each bulb immediately after S₂ is closed.
Predict what will happen to the brightness of each bulb as the circuit reaches a steady-state.
Calculate the charge on each capacitor when the circuit reaches a steady-state.
R