How does the time constant of an inductive circuit change with variations in inductance and resistance?

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The time constant (τ) of an inductive circuit is defined as the ratio of inductance (L) to resistance (R), τ = L/R. Therefore, increasing inductance or decreasing resistance will increase the time constant, while increasing resistance or decreasing inductance will reduce it.

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