In the Circuit Shown, the Capacitor Is Initially Uncharged $\tau$

Multiple Choice

In the circuit shown, the capacitor is initially uncharged. At time t = 0, switch S is closed. If $\tau$ denotes the time constant, the approximate current through the 3 $\Omega$ resistor when t = $\tau$ /10 is:

A) 0.38 A
B) 0.50 A
C) 0.75 A
D) 1.0 A
E) 1.5 A