LR circuit in parallel, need someone to check answer

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The discussion revolves around analyzing an LR circuit with a switch that is closed at t=0. The main focus is on determining the currents i1 and i2 at t=0 and as t approaches infinity. Initially, it is established that i1 equals zero at t=0 and approaches E/(R0 + R1) as t goes to infinity, while i2 is calculated as E/(R0 + R2). Participants emphasize the importance of considering the inductor's behavior, noting that it acts like a short circuit at t=0 and has no effect on the steady-state current. The conversation also touches on using Kirchhoff's laws and Thevenin's theorem to further analyze the circuit dynamics.
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what is Thevenin equivalent emf?
 
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2nafish117 said:
what is Thevenin equivalent emf?
Back in post #18 , gneill posted the following.

gneill said:
That's where Thevenin's Theorem comes in. You should have covered Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits in circuit analysis prior to the introduction of inductor and capacitor components.

You want to remove the inductor from the circuit and replace the remaining voltage source and resistor network with a Thevenin equivalent circuit. It will consist of a voltage source and a single resistor. Those are your "E~" and "R~". Then when the inductor is re-inserted you have a simple series RL circuit to analyze.

Here is a link to the Wikipedia entry for Thevenin's[/PLAIN] Theorem .
 
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