The Time Constant of an Inductor Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

The time constant of an inductor is:

• A)inversely proportional to the resistance in the circuit.
• B)the time required forVoltage or current to increase to 63% or to decrease to 37%.
• C)directly proportional to the inductance in the circuit.
• D)all of these.

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