Voltage and current expression for the above circuit are given at t ≥ 0 as V = 125e-50t V, i = 5e-50t A. The value of L will be

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  1. 0.005 H
  2. 0.05 H
  3. 0.5 H
  4. 5 H

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Option 3 : 0.5 H
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Concept:

The time constant for any RL circuit is defined as  

Calculation:

Given

V = 125 e-50t V

i = 5 e-50t A

Since  

Comparing V(t) = 125 e-50t with standard V(t) = V0 e-t/τ

Since  

Important Points

The time constant for RC circuit is defined as

τ = RC

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