In the circuit shown in Figure, switch S is closed at time t=0. Let I1 and I2 be the currents at any finite time t, then the ratio I1/I2
A
is constant
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B
increases with time
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C
decreases with time
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D
first increases, then decreases
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Solution
The correct option is D decreases with time The equation of current in RC series circuit is I=(V0/R)e−t/RC here, I1=(V/R)e−t/RC and I2=(V/R)e−t/R(2C) Thus, I1I2=e−t/RC+t/2RC=e−t/2RC From this expression, it is clear that when t increases, ratio decreases.