Practice Problems
Practice Problems
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1. For the circuit shown in Figure 1, determine iC (0− ), iL (0− ), iR (0− ), vC (0− ), iC (0+ ), iL (0+ ), iR (0+ ),
vC (0+ ), and vC (t). [20]
(a) Obtain an expression for vC (t) valid for all t > 0. [10]
(b) Determine vC (t) at t = 10 ms and t = 600 ms. [4]
(c) Replace the 1 Ω resistor with a 100 mΩ resistor, and the 5 Ω resistor with a 200 mΩ resistor.
Assuming the passive sign convention, obtain an expression for the capacitor current which is
valid for t > 0. [6]
3. (a) Assuming there are no longer any transients present, determine the current labeled iL of
Figure 3. Express your answer as a single sinusoid. [10]
(b) Calculate the power dissipated in the 2 Ω resistor of Figure 4 assuming there are no transient
present. Express the answer in terms of a single sinusoidal function. [10]
Electrical Network Analysis Assignment #2, Spring 2021
4. (a) Assume that vs = Vm cos ωt is applied to a series RC circuit. Derive the voltage response
across the capacitor. [10]
(b) Using the equation derived in part (a) to find the steady-state expression for vc (t) if vs = 20
sin 100t, R = 10 Ω and C = 100 µF. [5]
(c) Insert an appropriate complex source into the circuit of part (b) and use it to determine the
steady state expressions for iC (t) and vC (t). [5]
5. (a) For the circuit shown in Figure 4, if is = 2 cos 20t A, use a suitable complex source replacement
to obtain a steady-state expression for iL (t). [10]
(b) Employ a suitable complex source to determine the steady-state current iL in the circuit of
Figure 5. [10]