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Grade 8Mechanics

A condenser of capacity C is charged to a potential difference of V1. The plates of the condenser are then connected to an ideal inductor of inductance L. The current through the inductor when the potential difference across the condenser reduces to V2 ?

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9 Years agoGrade 8
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Profile image of Khimraj
9 Years ago
Apply conservation of energy (1/2)C(V1)² = (1/2)LI² + (1/2)C(V2)² so LI² = C[(V1)² - (V2)²] then I = √{(C/L)[(V1)²-(V2)²]}.Hope it clears. If u have doubts then please clearify. And if u like my answer then please approve answer
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6 Years ago
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