Practice Example 3: Electrical Circuit ODE (RLC Circuit) - 18.5 | 16. Application to Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does 'R' stand for in RLC circuits?

💡 Hint: Think about the circuit components.

Question 2

Easy

What is the first step in using Laplace transforms for an ODE?

💡 Hint: Transform the equations before simplifying.

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Question 1

What does the Laplace transform do?

  • Transforms algebraic equations into differential equations.
  • Converts differential equations into algebraic equations.
  • Solves algebraic equations directly.

💡 Hint: Think about what transformations help achieve.

Question 2

True or False: Initial conditions must always be ignored when using Laplace transforms.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of values at the beginning of the time period.

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Question 1

Given the circuit ODE L * d²i/dt² + R * di/dt + (1/C)i = V(t) with a step input voltage, derive the expression i(t) using Laplace transforms.

💡 Hint: Consider using partial fraction decomposition for I(s) before applying the inverse Laplace transform.

Question 2

If R increases in an RLC circuit, how does this affect the transient response observed in i(t)?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of resistance in the rate of change within circuits.

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