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### Educational Exercise on Circuit Analysis

**Problem Statement:**

In the given circuit, assume the following parameters:
- Electromotive force, \( \mathcal{E} = 50.0 \, \text{V} \)
- Resistance, \( R = 240.0 \, \Omega \)
- Inductance, \( L = 0.170 \, \text{H} \)

Initially, with switch \( S_2 \) open, switch \( S_1 \) is closed until a constant current is established. Then, \( S_2 \) is closed and \( S_1 \) is opened, removing the battery from the circuit. 

**Circuit Diagram Explanation:**

The circuit diagram features:
- A battery of electromotive force \( \mathcal{E} \).
- A resistor labeled \( R \).
- An inductor labeled \( L \).
- Two switches, \( S_1 \) and \( S_2 \), control the flow of current in the circuit path.

The circuit forms a simple RL circuit when \( S_1 \) is opened and \( S_2 \) is closed. The current \( i \) flows through the resistor \( R \) and inductor \( L \).

**Questions:**

**Part A:**

*Question:* What is the initial current in the resistor just after \( S_2 \) is closed and \( S_1 \) is opened?

*Answer Format:* Express your answer in amperes.

\[ I = \_\_\_\_ \, \text{A} \]

**Part B:**

*Question:* What is the current in the resistor at \( t = 4.20 \times 10^{-4} \) s?

*Answer Format:* Express your answer in amperes.

\[ I = \_\_\_\_ \, \text{A} \]

Participants are encouraged to express answers using appropriate equations for RL circuits and consider the effects of the inductor on current change over time as it resists changes in current.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Educational Exercise on Circuit Analysis **Problem Statement:** In the given circuit, assume the following parameters: - Electromotive force, \( \mathcal{E} = 50.0 \, \text{V} \) - Resistance, \( R = 240.0 \, \Omega \) - Inductance, \( L = 0.170 \, \text{H} \) Initially, with switch \( S_2 \) open, switch \( S_1 \) is closed until a constant current is established. Then, \( S_2 \) is closed and \( S_1 \) is opened, removing the battery from the circuit. **Circuit Diagram Explanation:** The circuit diagram features: - A battery of electromotive force \( \mathcal{E} \). - A resistor labeled \( R \). - An inductor labeled \( L \). - Two switches, \( S_1 \) and \( S_2 \), control the flow of current in the circuit path. The circuit forms a simple RL circuit when \( S_1 \) is opened and \( S_2 \) is closed. The current \( i \) flows through the resistor \( R \) and inductor \( L \). **Questions:** **Part A:** *Question:* What is the initial current in the resistor just after \( S_2 \) is closed and \( S_1 \) is opened? *Answer Format:* Express your answer in amperes. \[ I = \_\_\_\_ \, \text{A} \] **Part B:** *Question:* What is the current in the resistor at \( t = 4.20 \times 10^{-4} \) s? *Answer Format:* Express your answer in amperes. \[ I = \_\_\_\_ \, \text{A} \] Participants are encouraged to express answers using appropriate equations for RL circuits and consider the effects of the inductor on current change over time as it resists changes in current.
**Part C**

What is the potential difference between points b and c at \( t = 4.20 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{s} \)?

*Express your answer in volts.*

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**Part D**

Which point is at a higher potential?

- [ ] b
- [ ] c

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**Part E**

How long does it take the current to decrease to half its initial value?

*Express your answer in seconds.*

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Transcribed Image Text:**Part C** What is the potential difference between points b and c at \( t = 4.20 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{s} \)? *Express your answer in volts.* \[ V = \] [Input box for answer] \(\text{V}\) - [Submit Button] - [Request Answer Button] --- **Part D** Which point is at a higher potential? - [ ] b - [ ] c - [Submit Button] - [Request Answer Button] --- **Part E** How long does it take the current to decrease to half its initial value? *Express your answer in seconds.* \[ t = \] [Input box for answer] \(\text{s}\) - [Submit Button] - [Request Answer Button]
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