Engineering Solve RLC Switch Circuit Homework

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The discussion revolves around solving an RLC switch circuit homework problem, focusing on the behavior of the circuit for t > 0 and t < 0. Key calculations include determining the damping factor (α = 250) and the natural frequency (ω = 150), indicating an overdamped response. The voltage across the capacitor (Vcap) and the current through the inductor (Iind) are established for both time intervals, with initial conditions set at 2V and 2A, respectively. The user initially expresses confusion about the next steps in the solution process but ultimately resolves the issue independently. The thread highlights the complexities of analyzing RLC circuits and the importance of understanding initial conditions.
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for t > 0:
α = 1/2RC = 250
ω = 1/√(LC) = 150
ω < α    overdamped
s1 = -50
s2 = -450
vc(t) = Ae[SUP]-50t[/SUP] + Be[SUP]-450t[/SUP]
dv/dt = -50Ae[SUP]-50t[/SUP] - 450Be[SUP]-450t[/SUP]

for t <0 :

Vcap = 12(1/6) = 2 V  (open circuit)
Iind = 12/6 = 2 A (short circuit)

t > 0 :

Vcap = 2V
Iind = 2A 
vc(0) = 2V =  A+B
dv(0)/dt = -50A - 450B = icap(0)/C
At this point I get kind of lost and I'm not really sure what to do.
 

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Nevermind, I figured it out.
 

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