Engineering Current through an Inductor in an RL circuit

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The discussion revolves around calculating the current i0(t) in an RL circuit after a switch is closed. The user initially analyzes the circuit without the voltage source and finds the current through the resistors using Ohm's law, resulting in a voltage of 50 V across a resistor. They apply Kirchhoff's Current Law to derive an expression for i0, but their calculated value of -445 Amps raises doubts about its accuracy. The user seeks guidance on simplifying the circuit to a single resistor with the inductor and how to handle the dependent current source. The conversation highlights the complexities of circuit analysis in RL circuits and the importance of accurate calculations.
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Homework Statement



Find i0(t) see attached picture

Homework Equations



io(t) = iinfinite + (i0- - iinfinite)e-Rt/L

The Attempt at a Solution



I first re-drew the diagram for when the switch has NOT been closed, which is esssentially the same thing without the 37.5 V Source and the adjacent 10 ohm resistor.

I then found V(phi) using ohms law since the current through both the resistors should be the same. The current is (i=V/R) which is (250/50= 5 Amps)
So, V(phi) = iR which is (5amps*10ohms = 50 V)

I then applied Kirkchoff's Current Law to the node between the inductor, the dependent source, and the 10 ohm resistor.
0 = -(250/50) + 9V(phi) + i0
0 = -5 + 9V(phi) + i0
0 = -5 + 9(50) + i0
i0 = -445 Amps (This seems wrong) but moving on...then i drew the diagram for when t > 0
 

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sorry i left out a resistor.

THIS is the correct drawing
 

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For when t > 0

here are source conversions.
 

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and more conversions
 

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My question at this point is how do I reduce THIS circuit down to one resistor with the inductor? And what am i supposed to do with the Dependent Current Source.

The values I calculated for V(phi) and i0 are 44.4V and -395.2A respectively.
 

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