A Circuit Consists of a 10-MH Coil, a 12- $\Omega$ Resistor, a 60-

question 3

Multiple Choice

A circuit consists of a 10-mH coil, a 12- $\Omega$ resistor, a 60- $\Omega$ resistor, a 9.0-V battery, and a switch, all in series. What is the time constant of this circuit?

• A) 2.5 * 10^-3 s
• B) 5.6 *10^-4 s
• C) 1.4 * 10^-4 s
• D) 9.0 * 10^-2 s

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Gametophyte

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes, typically through mitosis.

Spores

Asexual reproductive or resting cells capable of developing into a new organism without fusion with another cell, often seen in bacteria, fungi, and plants.

Haploid Spores

Single-celled reproductive units produced by plants, fungi, and some protozoa that contain only one set of chromosomes, leading to genetic diversity.

Capsule

A form of glycocalyx that consists of a gelatinous layer; found in blue-green algae and certain bacteria.