An inductor coil carries a steady-state current of $2.0 \ A$ when connected across an ideal battery of $emf$ $4.0 \ V$. If its inductance is $1.0 \ H$,find the time constant of the circuit in $sec$.

  • A
    $0.5$
  • B
    $0.2$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $2$

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