For the circuit in problem 3 above assume that S 120 V R 7
Solution
Emf of the battery E = 12 volt
Resistance R = 7.6 ohm
Inductance L = 5 H
(a). The amount of energy deliveres by the battery during the first 3 s is U = (E 2 /R ) t
U = (12 2 / 7.6) 3
= 18.94(3)
= 56.84 J
(b). Current after time t is i = io [1-e -(R/L) t]
Where io = E/R = 12/7.6 = 1.578 A
Substitute values you get i = 1.5789 [1- e -(7.6/5)3]
= 1.5789 [1-0.0104]
= 1.562 A
(b).Energy stored in the magnetic field of the inductor U \' = (1/2)Li 2
U \' = 0.5 x 5 x 1.562 2
= 6.1 J
(c).Energy dissipated in the resistor U \" = i 2 Rt
= 1.562 2 (7.6) 3
= 55.62 J

