Calculate Voltage on Capacitor Over Time with RC Time Constant

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To calculate the voltage across a capacitor as a function of time, the Thevenin equivalent voltage should be determined at t=0 and t=∞, using the formula X(t)=X(0)+[X(0)-X(∞)]-t/τ, where τ=RThC. A capacitor acts as a short circuit for high frequencies (t=0) and an open circuit for DC (t=∞). For the AC source question, the frequency can be found from the sine function, and the voltage at t=0 is calculated as 100 * 20.5sin(π/3). The RMS current is determined using the impedance, resulting in IRMS=1A, and the complex expression for the current is derived from the voltage and impedance. The calculations provided appear to be correct based on the given parameters.
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Hi, I have a simple question: if I have a circuit with a capacitor, how do I calculate the voltage on the capacitor in function of time, I mean I know that tau(τ)=RC and there is the general formula X(t)=X(0)+[X(0)-X(∞)]-t/τ. So here comes my question should I consider the capacitor as the load and calculate the Thevenin equivalent voltage at t=0 and t=∞ and use the X(t)=X(0)+[X(0)-X(∞)]-t/τ forumla ,where τ=RThC.
 
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You can do it that way. A simple "rule of thumb" is that a capacitor is a short for high frequencies (t=0) and an open for DC (t=infinity).
 
Ok, I have some circuits and I don't know if I resolved the problems right so here are they:
and I have another question: files
1. The voltage of an ideal a.c. source has the expression:
ug = 100 *20.5sin (2*104 ∏*t +∏/3) V.
1.1. Find the value of the frequency and the value of the voltage at the moment t=0
1.2. Find the complex expression and the rms value of the current if the source supplies the impedance consisting in the resistance of 80 Ω connected in series with the inductance of 3/∏ mH (0.955 mH).

I don't really know what does it mean at the question 1.1. The frequency at the moment t=0. The voltage is 100 *20.5sin (∏/3).
The second question(1.2) I've solved like this:
URMS=100V ; R=80Ω ; L=3mH => XL=j*2*104∏*3/∏*10-3=j*60Ω.
IRMS=URMS/|Z|, where |Z|=(802+602)1/2=100Ω => IRMS=100/100=1A.
And the complex expression of the current is Ucomplex/Rcomplex=100j∏/3/j60=100(cos∏/3+jsin∏/3)/j60=100(1/2+j31/2/2)/j60=50+j50*(31/2)/j60.

Is this correct?
 

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