In the L – R circuit shown in the figure, the key K is closed at time t = 0.
the magnetic energy stored, in the steady state, equals 12LE2(R2)2
the total current through the battery is ER1+ER2, in steady state
The current through R1 is constant i.e., i1=ER1 , current through R2 varies. At steady state the inductor will get short circuited, so the current through the battery will be ER1+ER2