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CCEA 1210

Specification experiment — Learning outcomes 5.4.6 and 5.4.10 – capacitor charge/discharge and RC time constant

The A2 capacitor learning outcomes require experiments demonstrating capacitor charge/discharge and determination of the R-C time constant.

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Interactive Practical · A-Level Physics

Capacitor charge, discharge and time constant

Record capacitor voltage during charge and discharge, linearise the discharge data and determine the RC time constant and capacitance.

This simulation supports preparation and data-analysis practice. It does not replace carrying out real practical work.

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CCEA · 1210

Specification experiment · Learning outcomes 5.4.6 and 5.4.10 – capacitor charge/discharge and RC time constant

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