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A capacitor C and resistor R in series are connected to a battery V. At t=0, switch is closed. Initial current:

Answer: V/R.

  • A V/R
  • B V/C
  • C Zero
  • D Infinity

Correct answer: A. V/R

Explanation: At t=0, capacitor is uncharged (V<sub>C</sub>=0). All voltage across R. Initial current = V/R. Current decays as C charges.

SeriesbatteryR1R2I (same in R1, R2)ParallelbatteryR1R2I1I2

In series, the same current flows through both resistors; in parallel, the current splits between branches and the voltage across each resistor is the same.

Concept context

Ohm's law, resistors, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, and cells.

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