Problem 11: Part (a)  At time t = 0 the switch is closed and current flows through the circuit. The current increases with time and eventually reaches a steady state value of imax. Calculate the maximum current imax in units of milliamps.  imax = ______ Part (b)  Write an equation that relates the current as a function of time i(t) to the maximum current, imax. Express the equation in terms of imax and α, where α = -t/τ.  i(t) = ______ Part (c)  Determine the time, in seconds, at which the current has a value of i(t50) = 50% of imax.  t50 = ______

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Part (a)  At time t = 0 the switch is closed and current flows through the circuit. The current increases with time and eventually reaches a steady state value of imax. Calculate the maximum current imax in units of milliamps. 

imax = ______

Part (b)  Write an equation that relates the current as a function of time i(t) to the maximum current, imax. Express the equation in terms of imax and α, where α = -t/τ

i(t) = ______

Part (c)  Determine the time, in seconds, at which the current has a value of i(t50) = 50% of imax

t50 = ______

 

Problem 11: A resistor and inductor are connected to a 9.0 V battery by a switch as shown. The
moment the switch is closed, current flows through the circuit. The resistor has a resistance of R = 280 9
and the inductor has an inductance of L = 140 mH.
Randomized Variables
R = 280 Q
L = 140 mH
9.0V
R
L
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Transcribed Image Text:Problem 11: A resistor and inductor are connected to a 9.0 V battery by a switch as shown. The moment the switch is closed, current flows through the circuit. The resistor has a resistance of R = 280 9 and the inductor has an inductance of L = 140 mH. Randomized Variables R = 280 Q L = 140 mH 9.0V R L 00000000
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