A 40-μF Capacitor That Is Initially Uncharged Is Connected in Series

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 4.0-μF capacitor that is initially uncharged is connected in series with a 4.0-kΩ resistor and an ideal 17.0-V battery.How much energy is stored in the capacitor 17 ms after the battery has been connected?

• A) 250,000 nJ
• B) 15,000 kJ
• C) 25 µJ
• D) 890 nJ

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