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A constant voltage of $25 \mathrm{~V}$ is applied to a series $L-R$ circuit at $t=0$, by closing a switch. What is the potential difference across the resistor and the inductor at time $t=0$ ?
PhysicsAlternating CurrentAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2011
Options:
  • A $0 \mathrm{~V}, 25 \mathrm{~V}$
  • B $12.5 \mathrm{~V}, 1.25 \mathrm{~V}$
  • C $10 \mathrm{~V}, 15 \mathrm{~V}$
  • D $25 \mathrm{~V}, 0 \mathrm{~V}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $0 \mathrm{~V}, 25 \mathrm{~V}$
At, $t=0$, switch closes


Current $i=i_0\left[1-e^{-t R / L}\right]$
So, at $t=0, i=0$
So, potential across inductor $=25 \mathrm{~V}$ and across resistor $=0 \mathrm{~V}$

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