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The circuit shown in Figure P 7.8-13 has reached steady state before the switch opens at
Chapter 7, Problem P7.8-13(choose chapter or problem)
The circuit shown in Figure P 7.8-13 has reached steady state before the switch opens at time t = 0. Determine the values of \(i_L(t)\), \(v_C(t)\), and \(v_R(t)\) immediately before the switch opens and the value of \(v_R(t)\) immediately after the switch opens.
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QUESTION:
The circuit shown in Figure P 7.8-13 has reached steady state before the switch opens at time t = 0. Determine the values of \(i_L(t)\), \(v_C(t)\), and \(v_R(t)\) immediately before the switch opens and the value of \(v_R(t)\) immediately after the switch opens.
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 4:
For the given circuit, components and are connected in parallel , and component in series with them.
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In this case,the components represent capacitors.
Capacitance for parallel connection of and :
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Equivalent capacitance of the circuit when :
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