Essential University Physics: Volume 2 (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 25, Problem 60P
In Fig. 25.36, the switch is initially open and both capacitors are initially uncharged. All resistors have the same value R. Find expressions for the current in R2 (a) just after the switch is closed, and (b) a long time after the switch is closed.
FIGURE 25.36 Problem 60
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