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Problem V. The switch in the circuit shown in Figure 5 has been open for a long time before it closes at time $t = 0$. Determine the values of $v_L(0^-)$, the voltage across the inductor immediately before the switch closes and $v_L(0^+)$, the voltage across the inductor immediately after the switch closes.

          Problem V.
The switch in the circuit shown in Figure 5 has been
open for a long time before it closes at time $t = 0$.
Determine the values of $v_L(0^-)$, the voltage across the
inductor immediately before the switch closes and
$v_L(0^+)$, the voltage across the inductor immediately
after the switch closes.

Problem V.
The switch in the circuit shown in Figure 5 has been
open for a long time before it closes at time t = 0.
Determine the values of vL(0^-), the voltage across the
inductor immediately before the switch closes and
vL(0^+), the voltage across the inductor immediately
after the switch closes.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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10/17/2023

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Problem V. + VL(t) The switch in the circuit shown in Figure 5 has been open for a long time before it closes at time t = 0. Determine the values of VL(0-), the voltage across the inductor immediately before the switch closes and VL(0+), the voltage across the inductor immediately after the switch closes. 18 mH 20 Ω t = 0 Figure 5. 20 Ω 120 mA ↑