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Problem ID: 37
Problem Filename: firstOrder_rlStep_ex1
Keywords:
Circut Description:
  • voltage source
  • switch
  • inductor
  • first order linear equation
Analysis Method:
  • first order response
Math Method:
  • differential equation

First Order

RL Step Response

Problem #1

Consider the RL circuit in which the switch closes at t=0. Assume the initial current through the inductor is I0. Our goal is to find the inductor current iL(t) for t>0.

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