How much time does it take for the current to decay to half of its initial value in the following charging circuit?

  • A
    $t = \log_e 2$
  • B
    $t = \log_e(1/2)$
  • C
    $t = RC \log_e 2$
  • D
    $t = RC \log_e(1/2)$

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