RC Circuits: An uncharged capacitor is connected in series with a resistor, a dc battery, and an open switch. At time t = 0 s, the switch is closed. Which of the graphs below best describes the charge Q on the capacitor as a function of time t?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E


Answer: A

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