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Consider the circuit shown below, in which the switch instantaneously moves back and forth between contacts A and B, spending 2 seconds in each position. Thus, the capacitor repeatedly charges for 2 seconds and then discharges for 2 seconds. Assume that \( v_C(0) = 0 \, V \) and the switch moves to position A at \( t = 0 \, s \).

**Circuit Diagram Description:**

- **Power Supply:** 
  - A 10 V DC power source is connected with its positive terminal at the top and negative terminal grounded.

- **Switch:**
  - A switch capable of toggling between two positions, A and B.
  - Initially at position A at \( t = 0 \, s \).

- **Resistors:**
  - Connected between the switch contacts and the capacitor.
  - When the switch is at position A, the circuit includes a 1 MΩ resistor.
  - When the switch is at position B, a 3 MΩ resistor is part of the circuit.

- **Capacitor:**
  - A 1 µF capacitor is connected in parallel to the ground.
  - Voltage across the capacitor is labeled \( v_C \).

- **Circuit Operation:**
  - When the switch is in position A, the 1 MΩ resistor allows the capacitor to charge.
  - When the switch toggles to position B, the 3 MΩ resistor enables the capacitor to discharge.
  - This process repeats every 2 seconds.
Transcribed Image Text:**Text Transcription:** Consider the circuit shown below, in which the switch instantaneously moves back and forth between contacts A and B, spending 2 seconds in each position. Thus, the capacitor repeatedly charges for 2 seconds and then discharges for 2 seconds. Assume that \( v_C(0) = 0 \, V \) and the switch moves to position A at \( t = 0 \, s \). **Circuit Diagram Description:** - **Power Supply:** - A 10 V DC power source is connected with its positive terminal at the top and negative terminal grounded. - **Switch:** - A switch capable of toggling between two positions, A and B. - Initially at position A at \( t = 0 \, s \). - **Resistors:** - Connected between the switch contacts and the capacitor. - When the switch is at position A, the circuit includes a 1 MΩ resistor. - When the switch is at position B, a 3 MΩ resistor is part of the circuit. - **Capacitor:** - A 1 µF capacitor is connected in parallel to the ground. - Voltage across the capacitor is labeled \( v_C \). - **Circuit Operation:** - When the switch is in position A, the 1 MΩ resistor allows the capacitor to charge. - When the switch toggles to position B, the 3 MΩ resistor enables the capacitor to discharge. - This process repeats every 2 seconds.
**Problem Statement:**

Find the voltage across the capacitor \( v_C \) for:

a) \( t = 2 \, \text{s} \)  
b) \( t = 4 \, \text{s} \)  
c) \( t = 6 \, \text{s} \)  
d) \( t = 8 \, \text{s} \)

**Task:**

Sketch \( v_C \) to scale versus time over the range \( -2 < t < 8 \, \text{s} \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Find the voltage across the capacitor \( v_C \) for: a) \( t = 2 \, \text{s} \) b) \( t = 4 \, \text{s} \) c) \( t = 6 \, \text{s} \) d) \( t = 8 \, \text{s} \) **Task:** Sketch \( v_C \) to scale versus time over the range \( -2 < t < 8 \, \text{s} \).
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