Homework Question (Calculating current by taking charge derivative)

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fishguts

Joined Sep 3, 2007
22
I have a question about the following homework problem.

The charge enters the positive terminal of an ekement is given by q(t) = -12e^-2t mC. The power delivered to the element is p(t) = 2.4e^3t W. Computer current in the element the voltage across the element and energy delivered to the element in the time 0 < t < 100ms

I know that current is equal to the derivative of charge

i = dq(t) / dt

But when I take the derivative of q(t) i get 24e^-2t which does not give me a constant. Do I plug in 100 ms into 24e^-2t and subtract that from 24e^-2t evaluated at 0?

Thanks for any help!
 

someonesdad

Joined Jul 7, 2009
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What leads you to believe the current should be a constant? Once you have the answer to that, you'll realize you already have the correct answer to the question about the current.
 

jit26

Joined Sep 12, 2009
11
Hi,
I am not sure but try this way.

p(t)=v(t)*i(t)
p(t)=v(t)*dq(t)/dt
p(t)*dt=v(t)*dq(t)

now intergrate t=0 to t=100ms with respect to t. :confused:
not sure if i am right or wrong.
 
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