Help with home work question, RL circuit

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around solving a homework problem related to an RL circuit, specifically focusing on finding the current i(t) in the circuit for the time range 0

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the forced response of the inductor as acting like a short circuit as time approaches infinity, but expresses confusion about finding the current through the inductor due to the presence of controlled current sources.
  • Another participant suggests a potential simplification for calculating the current i1 in the circuit, indicating that it could ease the analysis.
  • A different participant proposes a specific expression for i1 based on the independent voltage source and the evaluated scalar function vf, but does not confirm its correctness.
  • One participant questions the clarity of the circuit elements presented, implying that the circuit diagram may be unconventional or unclear.
  • A later reply acknowledges the lack of clarity in the circuit drawing and indicates that a proper diagram will be provided along with a solution.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of understanding and confusion regarding the circuit elements and the approach to solving the problem. There is no consensus on the correct method or solution at this stage.

Contextual Notes

Participants have noted challenges with the dependent current sources and the clarity of the circuit diagram, which may affect their ability to analyze the circuit effectively.

Who May Find This Useful

Students working on RL circuits, individuals seeking to understand circuit analysis involving dependent sources, and those interested in collaborative problem-solving in electronics.

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vf= 4(u(t)-u(t-1.8))v

I have to find i(t), for the attached circuit. I already evaluated it for t<0. But i a having problems in the rage 0<t<1.8.

I am at the point where i have to find the forced response, so o let t tend to infinity
(t->infinity). And so the Inductor acts like a short circuit, the problem i have is find the current that passes where the inductor short circuits, I get confused by the controlled current sources.

I so far used kirchhoff voltage law to find three equations, but i am not sure i am correct, nor what to do with the dependent current source that finds itself in an equation.
Thanks for helping...

Quboid...
 

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is there any simple way of calculating i1 in the circuit, that would make things a lot easier.
 
Ok, i am thinking i1=i-(4v/5ohms). Note i got the 4 volts( which is supplied by the independent voltage source) from the scalar function vf, when evaluated in the range 0<t<1.8.
 
I've never seen some of the circuit elements in your drawing. Who's reinventing electronics and why?

I think if you want any help, you're going to need to decode that stuff.
 
Sorry about that. I didn't use a circuit schematic program to draw the circuit. I actually labelled them. I was hoping that would be sufficient. I solved the question yesterday one hour before the class. I will post the solution and a proper diagram shortly.
 

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