Practice Problem 20-5 A lightbulb of resistance 6.0 ␣ is connected with a switch, a 20 H inductor, and a 12 V battery. The switch is initially open and the inductor not energized. How long does it take, after the switch is closed, for the bulb to reach one-half of its maximum brightness?

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Practice Problem 20-5 A lightbulb of resistance 6.0 ␣ is connected with a switch, a 20 H inductor, and a 12 V battery. The switch is initially open and the inductor not energized. How long does it take, after the switch is closed, for the bulb to reach one-half of its maximum brightness?      

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