College Physics 10th Edition by Raymond Serway,Chris Vuille

Exercise 38

An inductor and a resistor are connected in series across an AC generator, as shown in Figure CQ21.16. Immediately after the switch is closed, which of the following statements is true (a) The current is _ V/R.(b) The voltage across the inductor is zero. (c) The current in the circuit is zero. (d) The voltage across the resistor is V. (e) The voltage across the inductor is half its maximum value.