RC with a Slight Twist

The questions below are due on Monday April 06, 2026; 10:00:00 PM.
 
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In this problem, we'll consider the circuit below:

Assume that for all t< 0, v_{\rm C}(t) = I_{\rm S}(t) = V_{\rm S}(t) = 0.

At time t=0, the source values change; for all time t > 0, we instead have I_{\rm S}(t) = 7{\rm mA} and V_{\rm S}(t) = 8{\rm V}.

For time t > 0, v_{\rm C}(t) can be expressed in the form: v_{\rm C}(t) = A + Be^{\frac{-t}{\tau}} for some values of A, B, and \tau. Determine these values and enter them in the boxes below. Enter your values as exact numbers.

A (in Volts) =~

B (in Volts) =~

\tau (in s) =~