value to replace the variable K in Q3 and Q4. (e.g. if your ID were
30463117, the sum would be 3 + 7 = 10 =K).
Q3.
An ideal voltage source is connected in the arrangement shown in Fig. Q3,
with three resistances and one capacitor (assumed ideal). For time t <0
all voltages and currents in the circuit are zero (including Vin(t)). For t 20
Vin(t)= K Volts.
Vin(t)
10
20 ΚΩ
(c)
40k0
Vin(t) = 0.2 d
20 ΚΩ
IB
Fig Q3
(a) Show the differential equation for Vout(t) for this circuit can
be derived as
yout de(t) + 1.5Vout(t)
4μF Vout(t)
Show each stage of the calculations
(Eq.3.1)
[5 Marks]
(b) Calculate the time constant of the circuit from the general
solution of the differential equation, using (Eq.3.1)
[5 Marks]
Determine the complete solution for Vout(t) for t20
[5 Marks]
Fig: 1