Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around determining the time constant for the current through an inductor in a given circuit involving a voltage source, a resistor, and an inductor. The circuit parameters include a voltage of 6 volts, a resistance of 10 ohms, and an inductance of 100 mH.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation
Approaches and Questions Raised
- The original poster attempts to find the equivalent resistance in the circuit to calculate the time constant. Some participants suggest shorting the voltage supply and removing the inductor to analyze the equivalent resistance at the terminals. There is a discussion about whether the equivalent resistance should be considered as 2R or R/2, leading to different interpretations of the time constant formula.
Discussion Status
The discussion is active, with participants exploring different interpretations of the equivalent resistance and its impact on the time constant calculation. Some guidance has been provided regarding the correct approach to finding the equivalent resistance, but there is no explicit consensus on the final interpretation.
Contextual Notes
Participants are working under the assumption that the switch has been open for a long time before being closed, and they are considering the implications of this setup on the circuit analysis.
