An Inductance L and a Resistance R Are Connected in Series

question 11

Multiple Choice

An inductance L and a resistance R are connected in series to an ideal battery.A switch in the circuit is closed at time t = 0, at which time the current is zero.The energy stored in the inductor is a maximum:

• A)just after the switch is closed
• B)at the time t = L/R after the switch is closed
• C)at the time t = L/R² after the switch is closed
• D)at the time t = 2L/R after the switch is closed
• E)a long time after the switch is closed

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