PS5 Analysis of RL and RC Circuits
PS5 Analysis of RL and RC Circuits
INSTRUCTIONS:
o Solve the following problems on a long bond paper. Show your complete solution.
o Copy and answer. Enclose your final answer in a box.
o Problem Set is 10% of your Midterm and Tentative Final Grade.
Note:
o This file may be edited and printed on a LONG BOND PAPER only.
o Solutions and final answer should be handwritten.
o Title should be VISIBLE on the FIRST page.
o DO NOT WRITE AT THE BACK PORTION OF YOUR ANSWER SHEET!
o Answer at least 70% of the total number of items to take the Summative Test. Increase the
number of solved problems to 90% to take the Major Exam.
1. The initial voltage across the capacitor at t=0 in the circuit shown is Vo
= 3V.
a. Find voltage v(t), t≥ 0, across the capacitor and plot v(t).
b. Find current i (t ) , t ≥ 0, through the capacitor and plot i(t).
2. The switch in the circuit shown in figure has been closed for a long time
before it is opened at t = 0.
a. Find the initial voltage Vo across the capacitor at t = 0.
b. After switch is opened, find the resistance seen from the capacitor.
c. Find the time constant.
d. Find the voltage v(t) across the capacitor for t ≥ 0 and plot v(t) for
t ≥ 0.
3. The initial current through the inductor at t = 0 in the circuit shown in
figure is i ( 0 )=I 0=8 mA .
a. Find current i (t ) , t ≥ 0, through the inductor.
b. Find voltage v ( t ) ,t ≥0 , across resistor R3.
4. The switch in the circuit shown in figure has been closed for a long time
before it is opened at t = 0.
a. Find the initial current i ( 0 )=I 0 through the inductor at t = 0.
b. After switch is opened, find the resistance seen from the inductor.
c. Find time constant.
d. Find the current i(t) through the inductor for t ≥ 0 .