Engineering Why is this RC circuit not working?

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The circuit is not functioning as expected because the voltage across the capacitor remains constant at 6V instead of gradually increasing. The issue arose during transient analysis, where the voltage plot showed a straight line without a rising trend. The problem was identified as not setting the initial condition of the capacitor to 0V. Understanding voltage divider theory and how capacitors interact with DC supplies is crucial for proper circuit function. The issue has been resolved by correcting the initial condition setting.
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Hello all!

I am really stuck up here. I have made this circuit and want to measure the voltage across the capacitor. The voltage should gradually increase as the capacitor charges, and then become constant. But, I only get a constant voltage of 6V across the capacitor.

Infact, I have to measure the time constant. I am doing a transient analysis, and when I plot the voltage, it just shows a straight line, and no rising trend.

Please help!

The circuit image can be seen at:

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/8897/rccircuit.jpg
 
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Have you done voltage divider theory, and do you know how a capacitor 'see's' a DC supply?
 
Thanks for the reply.

I have solved the problem. I was not setting the initial condition of the capacitor to 0V.
 

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