Question

When a switch is closed to complete a DC series RL circuit which has a large time constant, Group of answer choices the electric field in the wires gradually increases to a maximum value. the rate of change of the electric and magnetic fields is greatest at the instant when the switch is closed. all of the above are true. the magnetic field outside the wires gradually increases to a maximum value. only (a) and (c) above are true.

Answer 1

The electric and magnetic fields gradually increase.

Step-by-step explanation:

Time constant in RL circuits, denoted by τ, is equal to the value of L / R which is the value of the inductor over the resistor. It is used to calculate the point when the current will reach the maximum value in the steady state of the circuit. Because of this behavior of the circuit, the magnetic field and the electric field gradually increase to their maximum values.

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