The decay current in a coil is recorded. It is found that iL = 10 mA at t = 2 ms and iL = 3.68 mA at t = 6 ms. What is the time constant of the coil?

Modern Physics
3rd Edition
ISBN:9781111794378
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Moses, Curt A. Moyer
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Moses, Curt A. Moyer
Chapter13: Nuclear Structure
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 21Q
icon
Related questions
Question

The decay current in a coil is recorded. It is found that iL = 10 mA at t = 2 ms and iL = 3.68 mA at t = 6 ms. What is the time constant of the coil?

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 3 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Nuclear Fission
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Modern Physics
Modern Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781111794378
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Moses, Curt A. Moyer
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553278
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern …
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern …
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553292
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning