Solving for i and e in a Grounded Line with Initial Conditions

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Homework Statement

Find the current i and voltage e in a line of length l, t seconds after the ends are suddenly grounded, given that i(x,0)=i0, e(x,0)=e0 sin(3.14x/l)

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The Attempt at a Solution

 

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To solve for i and e in a grounded line with initial conditions, we can use the following equations:

i(x,t) = i0cos(2πt/T)sin(πx/l)

e(x,t) = e0cos(2πt/T)cos(πx/l)

Where i0 and e0 are the initial current and voltage, respectively, T is the period of the line, and l is the length of the line. These equations are derived from the wave equation for a grounded line, which takes into account the initial conditions and the length of the line.

To find the current and voltage at a specific time t, we can plug in the values for i0, e0, T, and l into the equations and solve for i(x,t) and e(x,t).

It is important to note that these equations assume a perfect, lossless line. In reality, there may be some resistance and other factors that could affect the current and voltage in the line. However, for a simplified model, these equations can provide a good approximation.

Additionally, it is important to consider the units of the variables. Current is typically measured in amperes (A) and voltage is measured in volts (V). The length of the line, l, should be in meters (m) and the period, T, should be in seconds (s).

In conclusion, to solve for i and e in a grounded line with initial conditions, we can use the wave equations for a perfect line and plug in the appropriate values for the given parameters. These equations provide a simplified model for the current and voltage in the line, but may not account for all real-world factors.