Question

Integrate both sides of the equation dq/dt * q(t) - ce = -dtrc to obtain an expression for q(t). Express your answer in terms of any or all of e, r, t, and c. Enter exp(x) for ex.

Answer 1

Without knowing the specific functional form of q(t), we cannot complete the integration of the given differential equation. If q(t) were to follow an exponential decay as is common in charging or discharging capacitors, the integration would involve separating variables and integrating both sides accordingly.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given differential equation is dq/dt \cdot q(t) - ce = -dtrc. We want to integrate both sides to find an expression for q(t).

First, we rearrange the differential equation:

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2. dq/dt \cdot q(t) = -dtrc + ce
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4. dq/dt = (-dtrc + ce) / q(t)

Now we integrate both sides with respect to t:

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2. \(\int dq/q(t) = \int (-dtrc + ce) / q(t) \, dt\)

Likely, there is a separation of variables possible or some other integrating factor that simplifies the integration. However, without additional context or a specific functional form for q(t), we cannot proceed with the integration. Normally, for a charging or discharging capacitor, q(t) might be expected to take an exponential form, which allows for separation of variables.

In the case of a discharging capacitor, the equation typically takes the form:

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2. q(t) = Qe^{-t/(RC)}

Where Q is the initial charge, and RC is the time constant.

If q(t) follows this functional form, integration would proceed as follows:

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2. \(\int dq/Qe^{-t/(RC)} = \int (-dtrc + ce)/(Qe^{-t/(RC)}) \, dt\)
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4. \( -RC \cdot ln(Qe^{-t/(RC)}) = -dtrc + ce \)

This is just a hypothetical integration step, assuming an exponential decay form for q(t).