When the Switch S in the Circuit Shown Is Closed

question 13

Multiple Choice

When the switch S in the circuit shown is closed, the time constant for the growth of current in R₂ is:

• A) L/R₁
• B) L/R₂
• C) L/(R₁ + R₂)
• D) L(R₁ + R₂)/(R₁R₂)
• E) (L/R₁ + L/R₂)/2

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