5F DC Circuits

Exploring RC time constants with oscilloscope

The time constant is much smaller as the gap in the capacitor is made wider.
Catalog: 
5F30.20C
Location: 
Cb2
PASCO large capacitor and a decade resistor box along with and oscilloscope show the RC time constant.

Blinking Neon Bulb

Equipment layout for this demo.
Catalog: 
5F30.60A
Location: 
Cb2
An relaxation oscillator is made with a resistor, capacitor, and a neon lamp.

RC Time Constant with Data Studio

The power supply, capacitor and resistor are in series. The Data Studio is conne
Catalog: 
5F30.171
Location: 
see parts
A capacitor, decade resistor box and power supply are placed in series. Data studio displays the charging or discharging of the capacitor with time.