A capacitor with a capacitance of 3.5 μF is initially uncharged. It is connected in series with a switch of negligible resistance, a resistor with a resistance of 19.5 kΩ, and a battery that has a potential difference of 155 V. Immediately after the switch is closed, what is the current, in amperes, through the resistor?

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A capacitor with a capacitance of 3.5 μF is initially uncharged. It is connected in series with a switch of negligible resistance, a resistor with a resistance of 19.5 kΩ, and a battery that has a potential difference of 155 V.

Immediately after the switch is closed, what is the current, in amperes, through the resistor? 

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