RL Circuit
This interactive simulator explores RL Circuit in Electricity & Magnetism. Series RL: τ = L/R, i(t) rise & decay, v_L; DC steady i = V/R. Use the controls to change the scenario; watch the visualization and any graphs or readouts to connect the model with lectures, labs, and homework.
Who it's for: Best once you already know the basic definitions and want to build intuition. Typical context: Electricity & Magnetism.
Key terms
- circuit
- rl circuit
- electricity
- magnetism
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How it works
A resistor and inductor in series contrast with **RC Circuit**: here the **current** is continuous, while the inductor voltage can jump. With a DC source, **L di/dt + R i = V** gives **i(t) = (V/R)(1 − e^(−t/τ))** from rest, **τ = L/R**. Removing the source with current flowing yields exponential decay of **i** with the same τ.
Key equations
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