RL circuit with three resistors

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The discussion revolves around an RL circuit with three identical resistors, a battery, an inductor, and a switch. Immediately after closing the switch, the voltage across the inductor is confirmed to be 6 V. After a long time, the energy stored in the inductor is calculated to be 3.30 × 10^-6 J. When the switch is reopened, a fraction of the current remaining after 3 μsec is determined to be 0.236. The conversation emphasizes understanding the behavior of inductors in circuits, particularly the relationship between voltage and current.
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Homework Statement



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Three identical resistors are connected to a battery, an inductor, and a switch as shown in the figure. (The values of all circuit elements are given below the figure.) The switch has been open for a very long time, and then it is closed at time t = 0.

Part A

Immediately after the switch is closed, the voltage VL across the inductor is
(a) VL = 0 V
(b) VL = 6 V Correct
(c) Neither of the above answers is correct.

Part B

After the switch has been closed for a very long time, how much energy EL is stored in the inductor?
(a) EL = 3.30 × 10-6 J Correct
(b) EL = 5.62 × 10-6 J
(c) EL = 8.63 × 10-6 J
(d) EL = 1.07 × 10-5 J
(e) EL = 1.12 × 10-5 J

Part C
After the switch has been closed for a very long time, a steady current has been established through the inductor. The switch is then reopened. What fraction of this current, fI, remains after a time interval of Δt = 3 μsec has elapsed?
(a) fI = 0.0521
(b) fI = 0.0926
(c) fI = 0.158
(d) fI = 0.201
(e) fI = 0.236 Correct




Homework Equations




KVL, KCL

The Attempt at a Solution



Part A,
can i just say regardless of any situation, VL is equal to Vbattery immdiately after switch is closed?

Part B,
I can't find the current across L. in this case.

Part C,

I am not sure how to start with this question.

Thx
 
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You need the relation between voltage and current across the inductor.

ehild
 
A: When you first try to push current through an inductor, does it act like a short circuit, an open circuit, or a resistive circuit?

"current across L" is an odd statement, since current is never "across" anything. Current flows THROUGH things due to voltage ACROSS things. This is NOT semantics, it is integral to how electricity works.
 
phinds said:
A: When you first try to push current through an inductor, does it act like a short circuit, an open circuit, or a resistive circuit?

"current across L" is an odd statement, since current is never "across" anything. Current flows THROUGH things due to voltage ACROSS things. This is NOT semantics, it is integral to how electricity works.

No current? I think...
 
Yes. Your answer to Part A is correct.

ehild
 
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