RL Circuit Discharge and RCL Circuit

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Measuring only the resistance of the resistor without considering the resistances in the inductor and function generator can lead to inaccurate calculations of inductance from the half-life measurement. This oversight may result in an underestimation of the total resistance in the circuit, affecting the derived inductance value. The formula to calculate inductance (L) from the half-life (t1/2) measurement in an RL circuit is L = -t1/2 / (R * ln(0.5)), where R is the total resistance. Accurate measurements of all resistances are crucial for precise inductance calculations. Understanding these factors is essential for effective circuit analysis and design.
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In the RL Circuit Discharge and RCL Circuit, if you had only measured the resistance of your resistor and not taken into account the resistances in the inductor and function generator, how would this affect the calculated inducted from the half life measurement?
 
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how would this affect the calculated inducted from the half life measurement?
Can you write down the formula to calculate inductance from the half life measurement?
 

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