Laplace help on a DC transient RC circuit

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The discussion focuses on solving a transient response problem in an RC circuit with specific component values: R1 = 100Kohm, R2 = 1Mohm, and C = 2.1 microfarads, with an input voltage (Vin) of 10V. The user attempts to derive the voltage across the capacitor using the formula Vc(s) = V/S {(((R2×1/Cs)/(R2+1/Cs)))/(((R2×1/Cs)/(R2+1/Cs)+R1))}. They also express the need for a Laplace transform of exponential growth, represented as Vc(s) = a/s(s+a). Despite extensive efforts, the user struggles to arrive at the correct solution and seeks assistance in identifying errors in their approach.

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Laplace help on a DC transient RC circuit ? PLEASE

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I HAVE A RC CIRCUIT WHERE R1=100Kohm and R2=1Mohm and C=2.1micro farads with a Vin =10V,


In order to calculate the voltage through the capacitor I deduce the following formula,

Vc(s)=V/S {(((R2×1/Cs)/(R2+1/Cs)))/(((R2×1/Cs)/(R2+1/Cs)+R1) )}

I then need to produce a laplace transform of exponential growth thus, I believe to be

Vc(s)=a/s(s+a)


However I have spent a week on this now and cannot get a soloution. I would be grateful of any help or any point to know where I am going wrong. I have pages and pages of transposition but they all lead to every answer but the one I require. Many thanks



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