When a Switch Is Closed, Completing an LR Series Circuit

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a switch is closed, completing an LR series circuit, the time needed for the current to reach one half its maximum value is ____ time constants.

• A) 0.250
• B) 0.500
• C) 0.693
• D) 1.00
• E) 1.44

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