An initially uncharged capacitor C is connected in series with resistance R and a DC source. The key is closed at t=0. Choose the incorrect statement at t=0.
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An initially uncharged capacitor C is connected in series with resistance R and a DC source. The key is closed at t=0. Choose the incorrect statement at t=0.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Immediately after switching, an uncharged capacitor behaves like a short circuit. Thus current and resistor voltage are maximum, while capacitor voltage is minimum (zero). Therefore 'current is zero' is incorrect.