In an LR series circuit connected to a dc source and a switch, the inductor gets 40% of its maximum current 1.8 s after the switch is closed at t = 0 s. What is the time constant of this circuit?

A)

0.80 s
B)

1.5 s
C)

2.5 s
D)

3.5 s
E)

5.5 s


D

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