An Uncharged Capacitor Is Connected in Series with a Resistor

question 140

Multiple Choice

An uncharged capacitor is connected in series with a resistor, a dc battery, 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 resistor as a function of time t?

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