The current in the RL circuit shown below reaches one-fifth its maximum value in 2.00 ms after the switch S1 is thrown. (a)Determine the time constant of the circuit (in ms).   (b)Determine the resistance of the circuit (in Ω) if L = 200 mH.

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The current in the RL circuit shown below reaches one-fifth its maximum value in 2.00 ms after the switch S1 is thrown.

(a)Determine the time constant of the circuit (in ms).
 
(b)Determine the resistance of the circuit (in Ω) if L = 200 mH.
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