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In an `LR` circuit, current at `t = 0` is `20 A`. After `2 s` it reduces to `18 A`. The time constant of the circuit is :

A

In `((10)/(9))`

B

2

C

`(2)/(In((10)/(9))`

D

`2 In ((10)/(9))`

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C
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