The value of the current i(t) in amperes in the above circuit is

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  1. 0
  2. 10
  3. 10 e-t
  4. 10 (1 - e-t)

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Option 2 : 10
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Since at t = 0, the switch is closed.

So at t > 0, the circuit will be.

Redrawing above circuit in s-domain – 

          

 

i(t) = 10 u(t) Amp

NOTE:

Since the switch is closed t ≥ 0

So 10 V will work only after t ≥ 0 that’s why we take voltage source as 10 u(t). In Laplace or s-domain  

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