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For the circuit shown in Figure P4.41, assume that switches $S_1$ and $S_2$ have been held closed for a long time prior to $t=0 . S_1$ then opens at $t=0$; however, $S_2$ does not open until $t=48 \mathrm{~s}$. Also assume $R_1=5 \Omega, R_2=4 \Omega, R_3=3 \Omega, R_4=6 \Omega$, and $C_1=C_2=4 \mathrm{~F}$. a. Find the capacitor voltage $v_C$ at $t=0$. b. Find the time constant $\tau$ for $0<t<48 \mathrm{~s}$. c. Find $v_C$ for $0<t<48 \mathrm{~s}$. d. Find $\tau$ for $t>48 \mathrm{~s}$. e. Find $v_C$ for $t>48 \mathrm{~s}$. f. Sketch $v_C$ for all time.

    For the circuit shown in Figure P4.41, assume that switches $S_1$ and $S_2$ have been held closed for a long time prior to $t=0 . S_1$ then opens at $t=0$; however, $S_2$ does not open until $t=48 \mathrm{~s}$. Also assume $R_1=5 \Omega, R_2=4 \Omega, R_3=3 \Omega, R_4=6 \Omega$, and $C_1=C_2=4 \mathrm{~F}$.
a. Find the capacitor voltage $v_C$ at $t=0$.
b. Find the time constant $\tau$ for $0<t<48 \mathrm{~s}$.
c. Find $v_C$ for $0<t<48 \mathrm{~s}$.
d. Find $\tau$ for $t>48 \mathrm{~s}$.
e. Find $v_C$ for $t>48 \mathrm{~s}$.
f. Sketch $v_C$ for all time.
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Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering
Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering
Giorgio Rizzoni,… 7th Edition
Chapter 4, Problem 45 ↓
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For the circuit shown in Figure P4.41, assume that switches $S_1$ and $S_2$ have been held closed for a long time prior to $t=0 . S_1$ then opens at $t=0$; however, $S_2$ does not open until $t=48 \mathrm{~s}$. Also assume $R_1=5 \Omega, R_2=4 \Omega, R_3=3 \Omega, R_4=6 \Omega$, and $C_1=C_2=4 \mathrm{~F}$. a. Find the capacitor voltage $v_C$ at $t=0$. b. Find the time constant $\tau$ for $0<t<48 \mathrm{~s}$. c. Find $v_C$ for $0<t<48 \mathrm{~s}$. d. Find $\tau$ for $t>48 \mathrm{~s}$. e. Find $v_C$ for $t>48 \mathrm{~s}$. f. Sketch $v_C$ for all time.
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Part A - Find the initial voltage across the capacitor For the given circuit (Figure 1), the switch has been at position a for a long time. Find the initial voltage across the capacitor. Assume that Vg = 94.0 V, R1 = 63.0 k̩, R2 = 23.0 k̩, R3 = 45.0 k̩, and C = 84.0 μF. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Part B - Find the time constant after t = 0 The diagram (Figure 2) represents the original circuit the instant after the switch moves. Find the time constant after t = 0. Assume that R1 = 40.0 k̩, R2 = 27.0 k̩, R3 = 92.0 k̩, and C = 23.0 μF. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Part C - Find an expression for the capacitor voltage, v(t), for t ≥ 0 Enter an expression for the capacitor voltage v(t) for t ≥ 0. Use the figure in Part B for this part since it shows the circuit after switching. Express your answer as an algebraic expression in terms of R1, R2, R3, Vg, and C. Part D - Find an expression for the current i(t) through resistor R3 for t ≥ 0+ Find an expression for the current i(t) through resistor R3 for t ≥ 0+. Use the figure in Part B for this part since it shows the circuit after switching. Express your answer as a symbolic expression in terms of R1, R2, R3, Vg, and C.

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