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Understanding RL Circuits (Lab 9)

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PHYS 212 <strong>Lab</strong> <strong>Understanding</strong> <strong>RL</strong> <strong>Circuits</strong> 12<br />

Q14. How would you plot the data in such a way that tests whether it obeys the <strong>RL</strong> circuit<br />

equations? (Note that the easiest type of data to fit is a straight line! So, think about how to<br />

transform the equation into a form that allows you to see whether the data follows a straight line.<br />

Think logarithms! You may need to make new columns in your Excel file) Include this plot with<br />

your report. From the plot, determine the value of the time constant. Explain below how you did<br />

this and include any comments that you can about the size of the time constant. (Include your<br />

new graph.)<br />

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