University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
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Author: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
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Chapter 26, Problem 26.70P
The capacitor in Fig. F26.70 is initially uncharged. The switch S is closed at t = 0. (a) Immediately after the switch is closed, what is the current through each resistor? (b) What is the final charge on the capacitor?
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