Finding Instantaneous UL and iL After Commutation for Transients (LC) Physics

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The discussion focuses on finding the instantaneous voltage across the inductor (UL) and the current through the inductor (iL) after the commutation of a circuit involving resistors, a capacitor, and an inductor. Participants emphasize the importance of determining initial conditions before the switch is closed, noting that the capacitor will have a steady voltage while the inductor will carry a steady current. The conversation also touches on using Laplace transforms and differential equations to analyze the circuit's behavior after the switch closure, including potential oscillations due to the L-C interaction. Clarifications regarding component values and units are raised, particularly concerning the use of constants (K1, K2, K3) and their implications on calculations. Ultimately, the discussion aims to establish a clear understanding of the circuit's dynamics during transient conditions.
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But there are two loops that interact. You only need to solve for the current in the second loop, but the first loop still plays a part!
 
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gneill said:
But there are two loops that interact. You only need to solve for the current in the second loop, but the first loop still plays a part!

So,I do not need first loop as equatation to solve?
 
  • #53


You need the first loop equation in order to eliminate its current (say, i1) from the second loop's equation. But you don't have to solve for i1.

You have solved circuits with two loops before. You know that the loop currents in both loops affect each other in the solution. So you have to write the equations for both loop currents (i1, i2), and eliminate i1 from the the loop 2 equation. Solve for i2.
 
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gneill said:
You need the first loop equation in order to eliminate its current (say, i1) from the second loop's equation. But you don't have to solve for i1.

You have solved circuits with two loops before. You know that the loop currents in both loops affect each other in the solution. So you have to write the equations for both loop currents (i1, i2), and eliminate i1 from the the loop 2 equation. Solve for i2.

But I know J - so it's i1?
 
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builder_user said:
But I know J - so it's i1?

I don't believe that your circuit with J in series with R2 is correct. The original circuit (with the switch closed) has J in parallel with R2 and in parallel with C1. I don't see how you could go from there to having J in series with R2.

If J were a voltage source, then yes, I would agree. Then you would have the Thevenin equivalent of J and R2.
 
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Correct result is sth like this.(I've only changed direction of Uc. It was mistake but it wasn't a big problem)
i(t)=7.3*e^(-2863t)-3.89*e^2.73t*cos⁡(133t)-0.4175*e^2.73t*sin⁡(133t)
 
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