How Do You Solve a 2nd Order Circuit Problem with Given Initial Conditions?

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Im trying to solve this problem, but i rally do not know where to start and i am having a lot of trouble.

Vo" + 2Vo' + Vo = 10sin2t and Vo(0)=2, Vo'(0)=0


any help is much appreciated
 
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Hi Dunder! :wink:

Start by finding the solution to the general equation (ie to Vo" + 2Vo' + Vo = 0) …

what do you get? :smile:
 
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