Time domain equation for RC circuit with AC input

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The discussion focuses on deriving the time domain equation for an RC circuit with an AC input using the inverse Laplace transform. Participants explore the relationship between the input and output voltages in the context of circuit analysis.

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  • One participant presents the transfer function for the RC circuit and seeks clarification on how to derive the time domain equation from the inverse Laplace transform.
  • Another participant suggests searching online for resources related to solving RC circuits with Laplace transforms and inquires about the specific confusion the original poster is experiencing.
  • A different participant reiterates the relationship between the output and input voltages in the Laplace domain and asks for clarification on the input voltage in the Laplace domain.
  • One participant indicates they have resolved their confusion without providing details on their solution.

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There is a lack of clarity regarding the specific steps needed to perform the inverse Laplace transform and the definition of the input voltage in the Laplace domain.

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TL;DR Summary: How to find Time domain equation for RC circuit with AC input from inverse laplace transform

For a simple RC circuit with AC input such as this: https://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/rc12.gif?fit=310,151?fit=310,226. If the AC input is just a simple sinusoidal vI(t)=Vicos(ωt) and the transfer function is Vo/Vi=1/(1+sRC). The inverse Laplace transform of Vo/Vi is e-t/RC/RC. How exactly do I find the Time domain equation for vO(t) from this inverse laplace transform? I cannot seem to find any reference to show how to do that.
 
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Have you tried searching the web for this. I looked for "solve RC circuit with Laplace transforms" and got lots of links that looked good.

Is this a home work problem? At what point in the analysis are you getting confused? Can you show us what you've tried so far?
 
If ##\frac{V_o(s)}{V_i(s)} = \frac{1}{(1+sRC)}## then ##V_o(s) = \frac{1}{(1+sRC)} V_i(s) ##

## v_o(t) = \mathcal L^{-1}(V_o(s)) = \mathcal L^{-1}(\frac{1}{(1+sRC)} V_i(s)) ##

What is ## V_i(s) ##?
 
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I think I got it. Thanks!
 
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