20K Ω M 200 V 50 V 5ΚΩ 6ΚΩ 20 μ F. The switch has been open for a long time. It is closed at t = 0. Find the voltage across the capacitor v (t), for t≥ 0.

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### Transcription for Educational Website

#### Circuit Diagram Analysis

The given image depicts an electrical circuit with the following components:

- Two voltage sources:
  - 200 V connected in series with a 20kΩ resistor.
  - 50 V connected in parallel with a 5kΩ resistor.
- A switch that has been open for a long time and is closed at \( t = 0 \).
- The switch then connects to a 6kΩ resistor in series with a 20μF capacitor.

#### Circuit Explanation:

- **Before \( t = 0 \) (When the switch is open):**
  - The 200 V source is connected to the 20kΩ resistor, and the 50 V source is connected to the 5kΩ resistor.
  - Since the switch is open, the 6kΩ resistor and the 20μF capacitor do not have any current flowing through them.
  
- **At \( t = 0 \) (When the switch is closed):**
  - The switch is closed, connecting the 200 V source in series with the combination of the 6kΩ resistor and the 20μF capacitor in parallel with the 5kΩ resistor.
  
#### Problem Statement:

The task is to find the voltage across the capacitor \( v_c(t) \) for \( t \geq 0 \).

#### Analysis Approach:

1. **Initial Conditions:**
   - Since the switch has been open for a long time, the capacitor can be considered initially uncharged.
   
2. **Closing the Switch:**
   - At \( t = 0 \), the capacitor will start charging up through the 6kΩ resistor. The voltage across the capacitor \( v_c(t) \) can be found using the differential equation governing the charging of a capacitor in an RC circuit.

3. **Formula:**
   - For an RC circuit, the voltage across the capacitor as a function of time is given by:
     \[
     v_c(t) = V_s \left(1 - e^{-\frac{t}{RC}}\right)
     \]
   - Where:
     \[
     R = 6kΩ
     \]
     \[
     C = 20μF
     \]
     \[
     V_s = 200V - V_{drop\ across\ 5kΩ}
     \]
     
4. **Time Constant:
Transcribed Image Text:### Transcription for Educational Website #### Circuit Diagram Analysis The given image depicts an electrical circuit with the following components: - Two voltage sources: - 200 V connected in series with a 20kΩ resistor. - 50 V connected in parallel with a 5kΩ resistor. - A switch that has been open for a long time and is closed at \( t = 0 \). - The switch then connects to a 6kΩ resistor in series with a 20μF capacitor. #### Circuit Explanation: - **Before \( t = 0 \) (When the switch is open):** - The 200 V source is connected to the 20kΩ resistor, and the 50 V source is connected to the 5kΩ resistor. - Since the switch is open, the 6kΩ resistor and the 20μF capacitor do not have any current flowing through them. - **At \( t = 0 \) (When the switch is closed):** - The switch is closed, connecting the 200 V source in series with the combination of the 6kΩ resistor and the 20μF capacitor in parallel with the 5kΩ resistor. #### Problem Statement: The task is to find the voltage across the capacitor \( v_c(t) \) for \( t \geq 0 \). #### Analysis Approach: 1. **Initial Conditions:** - Since the switch has been open for a long time, the capacitor can be considered initially uncharged. 2. **Closing the Switch:** - At \( t = 0 \), the capacitor will start charging up through the 6kΩ resistor. The voltage across the capacitor \( v_c(t) \) can be found using the differential equation governing the charging of a capacitor in an RC circuit. 3. **Formula:** - For an RC circuit, the voltage across the capacitor as a function of time is given by: \[ v_c(t) = V_s \left(1 - e^{-\frac{t}{RC}}\right) \] - Where: \[ R = 6kΩ \] \[ C = 20μF \] \[ V_s = 200V - V_{drop\ across\ 5kΩ} \] 4. **Time Constant:
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