How to Find Vy(t) in a Voltage Divider Circuit with Capacitors

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To find Vy(t) in a voltage divider circuit with capacitors, the equation Vy = Vx * C1 / (C1 + C2) is proposed, but the user expresses uncertainty about its correctness. The circuit diagram is noted to be unclear, with suggestions for improvement in ASCII representation. The voltage Vx(t) is defined as Vx(t) = Is * t / Ceq, where Is is the current source and Ceq is the equivalent capacitance. Clarification on the circuit layout and proper notation is emphasized for accurate calculations. The discussion highlights the importance of clear diagrams and correct application of voltage divider principles in capacitor circuits.
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Homework Statement



Find Vy(t) in terms of t, where Is=10uA, C1=4000pF, C2=1000pF

_Vx_____||___ Vy_||____
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Is Up |
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Homework Equations



Vx(t)=Is*t/Ceq




The Attempt at a Solution



I tried using voltage divider by capacitors, so Vy=Vx*c1/(c1+c2) but I don't think that this is right.
 
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Your figure is incomprehensible to me.
 
There's supposed to be a wire going down on the right. Also, the current source Is is pointing upwards
 
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More than one consecutive space gets deleted here.

Right. If you want to create unmangled ascii drawings, consider wrapping them in "
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