How Does Switching Impact Current Flow in an RL Circuit?

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The discussion focuses on the behavior of current in an RL circuit when a switch is opened and closed. Initially, the switch is closed at t = 0, and the current through R1 can be calculated using the given voltage and resistances. After a long time with the switch closed, the current stabilizes through both R1 and R2. When the switch is opened, the current through R11 is questioned, with the assumption that it would be zero, which is incorrect. The conversation emphasizes understanding current flow dynamics in response to switch positions in RL circuits.
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The switch in the figure is open for a very long time and then closed at t = 0. What is the current through R1 immediately after the switch is closed? ( Use V = 3.5 V, R1 = 848 , R2 = 548 , L = 7.2 mH )
After the switch has been closed for a long time what is the current through R1?
After the switch has been closed for a long time what is the current through R2?
 
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Hi Havoc0040. Welcome to Physics Forums.

What is your question about this problem? What have you already tried?
 
sorry i was able to figure this one out
 
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Hi Havoc0040. Welcome to Physics Forums.

What is your question about this problem? What have you already tried?

The switch is now opened. What is the current through R11 immediately after the switch is opened? this is my question i thought it was 0 but that's not right
 

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