The circuit shown consists of a switch $S$,a battery $B$ of emf $E$,a resistance $R$,and an inductor $L$. What is the current in the circuit at the instant the switch $S$ is closed?

  • A
    $E / R$
  • B
    $E / R(1 - e^{-1})$
  • C
    $\infty$
  • D
    $0$

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