The top switch opened and the bottom switch closed

1. The quotient of L and R is called the time constant. Adjust the time constant of the circuit to one second.

a) What is the unit of the quotient of inductance and resistance?

Add the necessary meters and sketch the graphs of i vs t, and V across the resistor vs t, on the graphs below when the inductor is charging and discharging. Use the switches to charge or discharge the inductor.

VResistor vs. Time

e) Describe the appearance of the two “Current vs. Time” charts above.

2. Add the necessary meters and sketch the graphs of i vs t, and V across the inductor vs t, on the graphs below when the inductor is charging and discharging.

C = 0.05 farads