One Time Constant After an RL Circuit Has Its Switch

question 62

Multiple Choice

One time constant after an RL circuit has its switch closed, how does the current I in it compare to the maximum current I_max that occurs for this circuit?

• A) I > I_max/2
• B) I = I_max/2
• C) I < I_max/2
• D) Without knowing R and L, this cannot be determined.

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