Help with graphing currents in electrical circuit

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The discussion focuses on graphing the change of two currents in an electrical circuit over time, utilizing the equations for di_1/dt and di_2/dt. The user has provided the voltage function E(t) = sin(120*pi*t), along with circuit parameters L = 0.0002 H and C = 0.0035 F. Participants are asked to identify which sinusoidal function corresponds to each current and to clarify the values for resistances in the circuit.

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  • Understanding of electrical circuit theory, specifically current and voltage relationships.
  • Familiarity with differential equations as they apply to circuit analysis.
  • Knowledge of graphing techniques for sinusoidal functions.
  • Basic concepts of inductance (L) and capacitance (C) in circuits.
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I wrote a program to graph the change of 2 currents in an electrical curcuit over time. Circuit and the graph is on the link below. I have the results but I am not sure about it. Do you think the graph roughly makes sense? I have the equations for di_1/dt and di_2/dt and can write them if the information below isn't enough.

Thanks.

http://imgur.com/a/SFJuC

For problem I have following information:
E(t) = sin(120*pi*t)
L = 0.0002
C = 0.0035
 
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Hi he1senberg. Which sinusoid is i1 and which is i2? Are you given a value for the R's?
 

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