The circuit in Figure 1 is at steady state (the switch is open for all of t<0) and then the switch is closed at time t = 0.
Determine the transient time constant τ. [2]
Determine the initial inductor current i(0+). Note the inductor constraint is i(0+)=i(0-). [2]
Determine the final inductor current i(∞). [2]
Find an expression for i(t) of the form i(t) = k1 + k2 e^{-t/τ} for t > 0. [2]
Calculate the energy stored or supplied by the inductor over the interval t=0 to ∞. Note w(∞,0)=1/2 L (i^2(∞) - i^2(0)). State whether the inductor has supplied or stored energy. [2]