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Learning Introductory Physics with Activities

Section 29.4 LR Circuits

Figure 29.4.1. A circuit with a battery, a resistor, and an inductor.
The circuit above contains a battery, a resistor, and an inductor. The switch is initially open.

Activity 29.4.1. Prediction.

Starting from the moment you close the switch, describe the current through the circuit above as a function of time. Justify your answer with a physical explanation!