A circuit comprises an inductor of 9 H of negligible resistance connected in series with a 60 Ω resistor and a 240 V dc source. Determine the following: (a) The time constant in seconds. (b) The current after 1 time constant. (c) Time to develop maximum current in seconds.

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A circuit comprises an inductor of 9 H of negligible resistance connected in series with a 60 Ω resistor and a 240 V dc source. Determine the following:

(a) The time constant in seconds.

(b) The current after 1 time constant.

(c) Time to develop maximum current in seconds.   

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