A 10-V-Emf Battery Is Connected in Series with the Following

question 45

Multiple Choice

A 10-V-emf battery is connected in series with the following: a 2-μF capacitor,a 2-Ω resistor,an ammeter,and a switch,initially open;a voltmeter is connected in parallel across the capacitor.After the switch has been closed for a relatively long period (several seconds,say) ,what are the current and capacitor voltage readings,respectively?

• A)zero A,10 V
• B)zero A,zero V
• C)5 A,zero V
• D)5 A,10 V

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