RL Circuit without Source

When a DC source is suddenly disconnected from an RL (Resistor-Inductor) circuit, the circuit becomes source-free. Assuming the inductor has an initial current denoted as I₀, the initial energy stored in the inductor can be determined.

Applying Kirchhoff's voltage law around the loop of the circuit and substituting the voltages...

When a DC source is suddenly disconnected from an RL circuit, it becomes source-free.

Assuming the inductor has an initial current i₀, the initial energy stored in the inductor can be determined.

Applying Kirchhoff's voltage law around the loop and substituting the voltages across the inductor and resis...