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RL Circuits Revision Questions

1) A 4Ω resistor and a 2H inductor are connected in the same circuit supplied by a 20V battery. What is the current in the circuit 0.01 s after the switch is moved at the position a?

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  1. 5.0 A
  2. 4.9 A
  3. 0.2 A
  4. 0.1 A

Correct Answer: D

2) A RL circuit having a 10 Ω resistor and a 0.2 H inductor connected in series, is supplied by a 24 V battery, as shown in the figure.

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What is the current flowing through the circuit 0.05 s after the switch turns OFF after being ON for a long time?

  1. 0
  2. 0.197 A
  3. 1.97 A
  4. 2.4 A

Correct Answer: B

3) A RC circuit that contains a 18Ω resistance and a 2H inductor is supplied by a battery, as shown in the figure.

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How long does it take the current to drop at 20% of its initial value after the switch S turns OFF?

  1. 0.077 s
  2. 1.61 s
  3. 0.161 s
  4. 0.179 s

Correct Answer: D

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