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Determine vc(t) for t > 0. The voltage across the capacitor in Figure P5.32 (attached file) just before the switch is changed as shown in the attached file.

vc(0-) = -7 V
Io = 17 mA
C = 0.55 μF
R1 = 7 kΩ
R2 = 3.3 kΩ

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In the given circuit the switch is change from one position to the other. The voltage across the capacitor as a function of time is calculated.

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