What does my teacher want me to find?

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The discussion focuses on solving an RL circuit problem involving a resistor of 10 ohms and an inductor of 2H connected to a voltage source defined by v(r) = 24exp(-t). The task is to find the total solution, which includes determining the current through the circuit and the voltage across both the resistor and inductor as functions of time, given that the initial current is zero. Participants clarify that the teacher is asking for a comprehensive analysis of the circuit's behavior over time. The goal is to derive expressions for the current and voltages in the circuit. Understanding these components is essential for completing the assignment successfully.

Oct 3, 2009

twotaileddemon

The question is:
"Consider an RL circuit with R = 10 ohms, L = 2H, in series with a voltage source with v(r) = 24exp(-t). Find the total solution. Assume the initial current is zero.

What does he mean by that?

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Oct 4, 2009

Delphi51

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Find everything - the current through the circuit and the potentials across R and L all as functions of time.

Oct 4, 2009

twotaileddemon

So he wants the total current and the two voltages in the resistor and inductor, basically?

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