Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume 1
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Chapter 28, Problem 28.63AP
The- pair of capacitors in Figure P28.63 are fully charged by a 12.0-V battery. The battery is disconnected, and the switch is then closed. Alter 1.00 ms has elapsed, (a) how much charge remains 011 the 3.00-μF capacitor? (b) How much charge remains on the 2.00-μF capacitor? (c) What is the current in the resistor at this time?
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