Calculate the time constant of a resistor-inductor (RL) circuit, which determines how quickly the current reaches steady state. This is crucial for timing circuits and transient analysis.
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Inductance of the coil
Resistance in the circuit
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The time constant equals the inductance divided by the resistance, representing the time for current to reach ~63% of its final value.
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