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Time constant of LR circuit will be...

Time constant of LR circuit will be

A

`(L)/(R )`

B

`(2L)/(R )`

C

`(L)/(2R)`

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
Equivalent circuit
Re `q = R + (2R xx 2R)/(4R) = 2R`
`:.` time constant `t = (L)/(reg) = (L)/(2R)`
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