A battery is connected in series with a resistor and an initially uncharged capacitor

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Problem

9.0\,\text{V}

battery is connected in series with a

1.5\,\text{k}\Omega

resistor and an initially uncharged capacitor. Determine the magnitude of the current in the circuit the instant the switch is closed. (a)

0\,\text{A}

(b)

3\,\text{mA}

(c)

6\,\text{mA}

(d)

4\,\text{mA}