The capacitor of capacitance $C$ in the circuit shown is fully charged initially. The resistance is $R$. After the switch $S$ is closed,the time taken to reduce the stored energy in the capacitor to half its initial value is

  • A
    $\frac{R C}{2}$
  • B
    $R C \ln 2$
  • C
    $2 R C \ln 2$
  • D
    $\frac{R C \ln 2}{2}$

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