In the circuit shown the switch is opened at t = 0 after having been closed for a long time. Current through the inductor for t > 0 is given by:
In the circuit shown the switch is opened at t = 0 after having been closed for a long time. Current through the inductor for t > 0 is given by: Correct Answer 4 e<sup>-120t</sup>
CONCEPT:
At t = 0, inductor is O.C. and capacitor is S.C.
AT t = ∞ inductor is S.C. and capacitor is O.C.
Inductor opposes sudden change of current, IL (0+) = IL (0-)
Instantaneous value, I(t) = I(∞) + e -t/ τ .........(1)
EXPLANATION:
At t = 0-
IL(0-) = IL(0+) = 100 / 25 = 4 A
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At t = 0+(at the instant of switching)
Voltage source is S.C. and inductor is O.C.
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Rth = 20 + 15 + 25 = 60 Ω
Τ = L / R = 0.5 / 60 = 1 / 120 sec
At t > 0 or t = ∞
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IL (∞) = 0
From equation (1),
IL (t) = IR (t) = 0 + (4 - 0) e -120 t = 4 e -120 t A