A Series Circuit Contains a 12-V Battery, a 4 $\Omega$ Resistor, and a 12-MH Inductor

question 23

Multiple Choice

A series circuit contains a 12-V battery, a 4.0- $\Omega$ resistor, and a 12-mH inductor. If the switch to the battery is closed at t = 0, find the time required for the current in the circuit to reach 63% of its final value.

• A) 1.5 ms
• B) 3.0 ms
• C) 4.0 ms
• D) 5.0 ms

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