Deriving expression for capacitor voltage

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The discussion focuses on deriving an expression for the capacitor voltage, vC(t), given a voltage source vs(t) of 10 V and an initial voltage vC(0) of 2 V. Participants suggest using Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) to analyze the circuit and recommend treating the problem as if vC(0) were zero, applying the step input voltage at t=0 while incorporating the initial condition. The main challenge is understanding how to adjust the standard solution for the initial voltage condition. Clarification is sought on the correct approach to solve the circuit dynamics.
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Homework Statement


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For the following circuit, obtain an expression for the capacitor
voltage, vC(t), for time, t (greater than or equal to) 0 if vs(t) = 10 V and vC(0) = 2 V.

Homework Equations



KVL
Definite integrals, differentiation etc

The Attempt at a Solution



Right so I can do this for a first order dynamic circuit (one with only one capacitor and one inductor) but this one is throwing me off.

I'd imagine you'd start by applying KVL to obtain an expression for the voltage source?

After that I'm kinda lost

Any help would be really appreciated thanks
 
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Studious_stud said:

Homework Statement


t98aa0.jpg


For the following circuit, obtain an expression for the capacitor
voltage, vC(t), for time, t (greater than or equal to) 0 if vs(t) = 10 V and vC(0) = 2 V.

Homework Equations



KVL
Definite integrals, differentiation etc

The Attempt at a Solution



Right so I can do this for a first order dynamic circuit (one with only one capacitor and one inductor) but this one is throwing me off.

I'd imagine you'd start by applying KVL to obtain an expression for the voltage source?

After that I'm kinda lost

Any help would be really appreciated thanks

It looks like you just solve the circuit like the Vc(0) were zero, with a step input voltage at t=0 from the voltage source, but instead use Vc(0) = 2V as the initial condition instead. What is the issue?
 
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