Solving Transient Response RL Circuit with Switch

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The discussion revolves around solving a transient response in an RL circuit with a switch, inductor, resistors, and a diode. Initially, there was confusion about current flow when the switch is closed, with the user calculating the time constant and steady-state current. Clarifications were provided on the circuit's behavior when the switch is opened and closed, highlighting that the inductor current continues through the diode even after the switch opens. The user is encouraged to reattempt parts of the problem, particularly focusing on the misleading aspects of the current through the diode and the importance of computations for subsequent parts. The conversation emphasizes understanding the circuit dynamics to accurately answer the homework questions.
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Homework Statement


I have a circuit containing an inductor, 2 resistors and diode in series however there is also a switch.




The Attempt at a Solution



I thought that when the switch is closed there would be no current flowing through the right side of the circuit (resistor and diode) and therefore for part a) the time constant is L/R=10/20=0.5ms and steady state inductor current is just V/R=0.5A.
However, this can't be the case in order to do the show that question in part C), so I was wondering if someone could just explain the circuit to me when the switch is open and closed. Thank you!
 

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What, in toto, is the question?
Never mind, I got the picture straightened out. Stand by ...
 
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How it works: at t=0 swirch S is closed and the current thru the inductor increases. At t = 0.5ms S opens and the inductor current continues thru the diode until iL = 0 at t = TZ. The current stays at zero until S closes again, at which point the cycle repeats.

How about doing (b)?

Part (c) is misleadingly stated. The current thru the diode is -10 mA only if the switch stays open for a long time.

(d) is an important computation. You will need it for part (e).

Part (f) is more challenging because the current thru the diode does not ever equal zero.
 
Reattempt

Thank you rude man so much for explaining, i have tried to answer the entire question again from what I (hope) i now understand. If you have time could you perhaps see my answers and tell me if I'm still not getting it?
Thanks again!
 
van123 said:
Thank you rude man so much for explaining, i have tried to answer the entire question again from what I (hope) i now understand. If you have time could you perhaps see my answers and tell me if I'm still not getting it?
Thanks again!

Certainly. I await your submission.
 
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