Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsElectromagnetic Induction
An LR circuit has a time constant of 40 ms . The circuit is connected at t = 0 and the steady-state current is found to be 2.0 A . Determine the current at t = 100 ms .
Options
- A0.92 A
- B1.8 A
- C0.66 A
- D0.16 A
Correct answer
B. 1.8 A
Step-by-step solution
The equation for the growth of current in an LR circuit is given by I(t) = I₀ (1 - e^ -t/ ) Substituting the given values I₀ = 2.0 A , t = 100 ms , and = 40 ms : I = 2.0 (1 - e^ -100/40 ) I = 2.0 (1 - e^ -2.5 ) Using the value e^ -2.5 0.082 : I = 2.0 (1 - 0.082) I = 2.0 0.918 = 1.836 A Rounding to appropriate significant figures, I 1.8 A .