I had to calculate then test different types of resistors and capacitors to determine how long it takes for each to charge. I set the oscilloscope to a power supply of 1volt and each square representing 1 second each for easier reading.
My time calculations were:
1) 100exp - 6 = 0.0001x1000 = 0.1x5 = 0.5s x1000 = 500ms
2) 100exp - 6 = 0.0001x100 = 0.01x5 = 0.05s x1000 = 50ms
3) 100exp - 6 = 0.0001x470 = 0.47x5 = 0.235s x1000 = 235ms
4) 330exp - 6 = 0.00033x1000 = 0.33x5 = 1.65s x1000 = 1650ms
My observed times:
1) 750ms
2) 30ms
3) 300ms
4) 1720ms
I found that the higher the resistance in the circuit the longer the capacitor will take to charge due to the restricted flow of energy throughout the circuit.
(did not obtain oscilloscope pattern pictures)
Hi Chris you should have got pictures of the condenser pattens that you observed, Check whether some else has pictures of them that you could use. you also need to explain how and why changing the capacitor and resistor affect the patten.
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