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S​ =3e −t mA NOTE. This is a mulu-part question. Once an answer is submitted. you wal be unable to return to this part. Find the currents 4(0) and 2(0) The currents 4(t) and 2(t) are e −t mA, respectively

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Final answer:

Without specific circuit details, the initial current in the inductor is typically 0 A, while the initial current in a resistor would be calculated using Ohm's Law, yet additional information is needed for precise calculations.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for the currents I_4(0) and I_2(0) in an RL circuit, we need to apply the principles of electromagnetic induction and circuit analysis. At time t = 0, after a switch has been closed, an RL circuit will begin to charge, with the current increasing towards its maximum value according to the time-dependent function provided. However, we need more information about the specific circuit in question to provide a precise answer. Typically, the initial current in an inductor (L) is zero because inductors oppose changes in current. For resistors, the initial current (I_2) through a resistor when a circuit is first closed is usually the voltage of the battery divided by the resistance (ε/R).

Given that the currents I_4(t) and I_2(t) are provided as exponential functions of time, it suggests that the circuit is experiencing a transient response where the current changes over time as the inductor charges or discharges. If the circuit described is in a typical configuration, I_4(0) could be zero, and I_2(0) might be calculated from the source voltage and resistor value using Ohm's Law.

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