Assume ideal components.

C2 is discharged. C1 is charged to +10V. The switch is thrown to position A, as shown, so current flows through L1.

When the voltage on C1 falls to 5 volts, the switch is thrown to position B, connecting L1 to C2.When the current in L1 drops to zero, the switch is opened.

Questions:

a) What is the final voltage on C2?
b) What would you do to make this into a practical circuit, and what function would it serve?
c) What will be its main imperfections and how might you remedy them?

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