The capacitor in the figure below is uncharged for $t < 0$. If $varepsilon = 7.42 ext{ V}$, $R = 61.4 Omega$, and $C = 2.50 mu ext{F}$, use Kirchhoff's loop rule to find the current (in A) through the resistor at the following times.
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