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

A) 2.5 s B) 0.80 s C) 5.5 s D) 3.5 s E) 1.5 s


D

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