A capacitor is connected in series with a resistor to an ideal battery having a constant voltage across its terminals. At the instant when the contact is made with the battery the voltage across the capacitor is Part A less than the battery's terminal voltage, but greater than zero. equal to the battery's terminal voltage. equal to the battery's terminal voltage. equal to half the battery's terminal voltage. The other half goes to the resistor. zero
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