Charging and Discharging a Capacitor: A Case Study in Solving Differential Equations with Separable Variables

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Cafuta Kristijan
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Laboratory of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Kratka vsebina

This article looks at the mathematical modelling of an electrical circuit that involves charging and discharging a capacitor. It is a great way to understand and solve first-order differential equations with separable variables. First, how to solve separable dif-ferential equations is explained. Second, a detailed derivation of the associated differ-ential equations for discharging and charging are presented, followed by analytical so-lutions. This study shows how important mathematical ideas are used in solving real-world problems, especially in electrical engineering.

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14 August 2025

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Kristijan, C. (2025). Charging and Discharging a Capacitor: A Case Study in Solving Differential Equations with Separable Variables. In V. Kralj-Iglič, Y. Istileulova, & A. Romolo (Eds.), Socratic Lectures 13th International Symposium, Ljubljana, June 6, 2025 (pp. 130-137). Založba Univerze v Ljubljani. https://doi.org/10.55295/PSL.13.2025.15