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RC Networks. An alternate solution technique. Alternate Equation. Independent of whether the source in the circuit turns on or off at t = t o. Example. Because a capacitor acts like an open circuit under steady state conditions. t ≤ t o. t >> t o. v c initial = v in = 3 V.
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RC Networks An alternate solution technique
Alternate Equation • Independent of whether the source in the circuit turns on or off at t = to.
Because a capacitor acts like an open circuit under steady state conditions t ≤ to t >> to vcinitial = vin = 3 V vcfinal = vin = 2 V The current flowing through the resistor in both cases is zero. Therefore, the voltage across the capacitor, vc = vin, from KVL (sum of voltages around a loop is equal to zero)