A Charged Capacitor Is Connected in Series with a Resistor $t = 0$

question 254

Multiple Choice

A charged capacitor is connected in series with a resistor and an open switch. At time $t = 0$ s, the switch is closed. Which of the graphs below best describes the potential difference $V$ across the capacitor as a function of time $t$ ?

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