Assignment 03: Chapter 4
[Section 4.2: Elements of Transient Problem Solving]
Problem 4.23
Determine the current through the capacitor, 𝑖𝐶 , just before and just after the switch is closed
in Figure P4.23. Assume steady-state conditions for 𝑡 < 0 and 𝑉1 = 15 𝑉, 𝑅1 = 0.5 𝑘Ω, 𝑅2 =
2 𝑘Ω, and 𝐶 = 0.4 𝜇𝐹.
Problem 4.28
For t>0, find the Norton equivalent network seen by the inductor in Figure P4.28. Use that
result to determine the associated time constant. Assume: 𝑉1 = 12 𝑉, 𝑉2 = 5 𝑉, 𝐿 = 3 𝐻, 𝑅1 =
𝑅2 = 2 Ω, and 𝑅3 = 4 Ω
[Section 4.3 First-Order Transient Analysis]
Problem 4.32
Determine the voltage vC across the capacitor shown in Figure P4.32 for t > 0. Assume a DC
steady-state for t<0 and: Io = 17mA, C = 0.55μF, R1 = 7 kΩ, R2 = 3.3kΩ
Problem 4.33
For 𝑡 < 0, the circuit shown in Figure P4.29 is at steady state. The switch is thrown at 𝑡 = 0.
Determine the current 𝑖𝐿 through the inductor for 𝑡 > 0. Assume: 𝑉𝑆1 = 9 𝑉, 𝑉𝑆2 = 12 𝑉, 𝑅1 =
2.2 Ω, 𝑅2 = 4.7 Ω, 𝑅3 = 18 𝑘Ω, and 𝐿 = 120 𝑚𝐻.
[Section 4.4 Second-Order Transient Analysis]
Problem 4.61
In the circuit shown in Figure P4.61: VS1 = 15V, VS2 = 9V, RS1 = 130Ω, RS2 = 290Ω, R1 =
1.1kΩ, R2 = 700Ω, L = 17mH, C = 0.35μF. Determine the voltage vC across the capacitor and
the current iL through the inductor as t →∞.
Problem 4.64
The switch shown in Figure P4.64 closes at t=0. Assume a DC steady-state for t<0 and:
VS = 12V, C = 130 μF, R1 = 2.3kΩ, R2 = 7 kΩ, L = 30mH
Determine the current iL through the inductor and the voltage vC across the capacitor as t >0.