Answer:
Part a)
i = 0
Part b)
i = 1 A
Explanation:
Part a)
As per Lenz law we know that inductor in series circuit opposes the sudden change in current
And if the flux in the circuit will change then it will induce back EMF to induce opposite current in it
Now when we close the switch at t = 0
then initially it will induce the opposite EMF in such a way that net EMF of the circuit will be ZERO
so current = 0
Part b)
After long time the induced EMF in the circuit will be zero as the flux will become constant
so here we can say
[tex]EMF = i(R_1 + R_2)[/tex]
[tex]12 = i (8 + 4)[/tex]
[tex]i = 1 A[/tex]