A series RL circuit formed of a R = 1.20-ΩΩ resistor, a L = 11.0 H inductor, and connected to a V = 7.00 V battery. (a) What is the time constant for this circuit? (b) Once the switch is closed, how long (t) does it take the current to reach half its maximum value (Imax/2)? Group of answer choices 9.2 s, 6.38 s 13.1 s, 5.9 s 11.2 s, 7.9 s 2.9 s, 8.33 s

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 A series RL circuit formed of a R = 1.20-ΩΩ resistor, a L = 11.0 H inductor, and connected to a V = 7.00 V battery. (a) What is the time constant for this circuit? (b) Once the switch is closed, how long (t) does it take the current to reach half its maximum value (Imax/2)?
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9.2 s, 6.38 s
13.1 s, 5.9 s
11.2 s, 7.9 s
2.9 s, 8.33 s
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