The Capacitors Are Completely Discharged in the Circuit Shown Below

question 43

Multiple Choice

The capacitors are completely discharged in the circuit shown below. The two resistors have the same resistance R and the two capacitors have the same capacitance C. After the switch is closed, the current

• A) is greatest in C₁.
• B) is greatest in C₂.
• C) is greatest in R₁.
• D) is greatest in R₂.
• E) is the same in C₁, C₂, R₁ and R₂.

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