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A capacitor C is connected to the two equal resistances as shown in fig. What is the ratio of the time constant during charging and discharging of the capacitance?

A

`1 : 1`

B

`2 : 1`

C

`1 : 2`

D

`4 : 1`

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The correct Answer is:
C
At t = 0, the capactior behaves as a short circuit. The
corresponding circuit is shown in . Fig. According to the
loop rule,

`12 - 3I = 0 or I =4 A`
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