RC circuit differential equations

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The discussion centers on solving differential equations related to an RC circuit, specifically in the context of analyzing voltage and current responses to pulses. Participants are exploring methods to derive these responses using numerical techniques, such as the Runge-Kutta method, and are questioning the correctness of the equations they are using.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks to solve the differential equations of an RC circuit with given voltage and current pulses, asking if there is a method to obtain the response by solving the equations only once.
  • Another participant inquires about the use of Laplace transforms as a potential method for solving the differential equations.
  • A participant presents an equation for current in the circuit, expressing uncertainty about its correctness and seeking confirmation or correction from others.
  • There is a suggestion that providing a circuit diagram could help clarify the problem and facilitate assistance from others.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express uncertainty regarding the correctness of the equations being used and whether they are appropriate for the desired responses. No consensus is reached on the correct approach or equations to use.

Contextual Notes

Participants have mentioned specific numerical methods (Runge-Kutta) and transformations (Laplace), but there are unresolved questions about the assumptions underlying the differential equations and their applicability to the problem at hand.

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Hi everyone...

I need to solve the differential equations of a RC circuit given a voltage and a current pulse. I have to get this responses:

http://i.imagehost.org/view/0340/Respuesta1

I'm using matlab, with runge kutta. I've been solving the equations separately changing the initial conditions and the value of current and voltage, but i want to know if there is a way to get the response solving the differential equations only once??

By the way, the differential equations I'm trying to solve are

[tex]\frac{dV}{dt}=\frac{1}{C}(i(t)-\frac{V}{R})[/tex]

and

[tex]I = \frac{dQ}{dt}=\frac{1}{R}(V-\frac{Q(t)}{C})[/tex]

How should i solve this equations in order to get the responses showed in the pictures?
 
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RC circuit: is this the right equation?

Hi everybody, I'm trying to solve the equation:

[tex]I(t) = \frac{dQ}{dt}=\frac{Q(t)}{CR}-\frac{V}{R}[/tex]

in order to get this graph (V changes to simulate the pulse)

[PLAIN]http://i.imagehost.org/0340/Respuesta1.jpg

I'm not getting this response, and I've checked my program (runge kutta) with a current pulse and works ok... So the only way I'm not getting what i want is that the differential equation I'm solving is wrong. Please, can you tell me the correct equation?? Thanks!
 
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gjfelix2001 said:
Hi everybody, I'm trying to solve the equation:

[tex]I(t) = \frac{dQ}{dt}=\frac{Q(t)}{CR}-\frac{V}{R}[/tex]

in order to get this graph (V changes to simulate the pulse)

[PLAIN]http://i.imagehost.org/0340/Respuesta1.jpg

I'm not getting this response, and I've checked my program (runge kutta) with a current pulse and works ok... So the only way I'm not getting what i want is that the differential equation I'm solving is wrong. Please, can you tell me the correct equation?? Thanks!

If you drew the circuit you cared about I think we could help. Trying to "reverse engineer" what you are really interested in is a lot to ask!

jason

jason
 
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