The instantaneous current in an LR circuit is given by the equation :
(instantaneous current) I=Is(1−e−LRt)
Where I,Is,R,t,L are the instantaneous current, saturation current, resistance, time and inductance respectively.
Given that the current becomes so percent of saturation current.
⇒(0.8)Is=Is(1−e−LRt)
R=0.1Ω+0.9Ω=1Ω
⇒0.8=(1−e−10×10−31×t)
⇒0.8=1−e−100t
Therefore, the time is:
t=100ln(1−0.81)=100ln(5)=0.016s