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A step voltage is applied to the circuit shown below. What is the transient current response of the circuit?
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- Undamped sinusoidal
- Over-damped
- Under-damped
- Critically damped
Correct Option: C
The given circuit
Given
Vi = u(t) then Vi(s) = | |
S |
Applying KVL to the input loop, we get
Vit = i(t) R + L | + | ∫i(t) dt | ||
dt | C |
Taking laplace transform both side, we get
= | ![]() | R + LS + | ![]() | I(S) | ||
S | CS |
or
= | ||
S | S |
The characteristic equation RCS + LCS2 + 1 = 0
or S2 + | S + | = 0 | ||
L | LC |
2ξωn = | |
L |
and
ω2n = | |
LC |
Now,
ξ = | |
2ωn |
= | ||||||
L2 | √ | |||||
LC |
Putting the given values of R, L and C, we get
ξ = 1
Since, ξ = 1
Thus, the transient current response of the circuit is critically damped. Hence alternative (D) is the correct choice.