Engineering Solve RC Circuit Problem: Initial Conditions & t1 >> 0

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The discussion centers on solving an RC circuit problem with initial conditions VC1(0)=V and VC2(0)=0, and determining the voltage VC2 after a long time (t1 >> 0). The user consistently arrives at the incorrect conclusion that VC2(t1)=V, which contradicts the expected behavior of the circuit. The approach involves using current equations and relationships between voltages across components but leads to confusion in the calculations. An alternative suggestion is to analyze the time response of the circuit to find the steady-state voltage values. The conversation highlights the complexities of circuit analysis and the importance of correctly applying initial conditions.
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Hello All,

I'm having problem to solved the attached RC circuit.

The initial conditions are: VC1(0)=V, VC2(0)=0, and the qeustion is what will be the VC2 after t1 (t1>>0)?

but i always get VC2(t1)=V which is imposible.


I'm solving it by using i=cdv/dt



3. The Attempt at a Solution is as follows:

VC1=VR1+VC2

I=I2+I3 (I2 is the current throgh the R2 and I3 is throgh C2)

It/C1-VC1(0)=(I2+I3)/R1+VC2 -> (I2+I3)t/C1-VC1(0)=(I2+I3)R1+VC2

This is the basic after that I'm putting I3=C2dVC2/dt and I2=VC2/R2

I'm solving the equation and getting wrong answer of VC2(t1)=V.

t1>>0.

Thanks you

 

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Another and much easier approach you may want to take is to find the time response, and find v(infinity), v(0+)
 

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