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Q46ModerateTransient Analysis
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Consider the circuit shown in Fig. Q46. The switch is initially closed for a long time and opens at t = 0s. What is the value of R1 and R2, if current i(t) = 2.5 + 1.5e– 4t A for t > 0s? Fig. Q46

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: A. R1 = 3Ω and R2 = 5Ω
Quick explanation

For an RL switching response i(t)=I∞+(I0+−I∞)e⁻ᵗ/τ, the given expression identifies I∞=2.5 A, the initial current as 4 A, and τ=1/4 s. Applying the pre-switch and post-switch DC equivalents and τ=L/Req gives R1=3 Ω and R2=5 Ω.

i(t)=I∞+(I0+−I∞)e⁻ᵗ/τ; τ=0.25 s; R1=3Ω, R2=5Ω

Concept and Reasoning

For an RL switching response i(t)=I∞+(I0+−I∞)e⁻ᵗ/τ, the given expression identifies I∞=2.5 A, the initial current as 4 A, and τ=1/4 s. Applying the pre-switch and post-switch DC equivalents and τ=L/Req gives R1=3 Ω and R2=5 Ω.

Calculation / Key Relation

i(t)=I∞+(I0+−I∞)e⁻ᵗ/τ

τ=0.25 s

R1=3Ω, R2=5Ω

Exam Takeaway

Read I∞, I0+ and τ directly from the exponential form first.

Common Mistake

Do not assume the coefficient of e⁻⁴ᵗ is the final current.

Quick Trick

Read I∞, I0+ and τ directly from the exponential form first.

Solution diagram – Consider the circuit shown in Fig. Q46. The switch is initially closed for a…
Exam tipRead I∞, I0+ and τ directly from the exponential form first.
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