A Circuit Contains a 6

question 11

Multiple Choice

A circuit contains a 6.0-V battery,a 4.0-Ω resistor,a 0.60-µF capacitor,an ammeter,and a switch all in series.What will be the current reading immediately after the switch is closed?

• A)zero
• B)0.75 A
• C)1.5 A
• D)10 A

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