The capacitor is originally charged. How does the current I in the ammeter behave as a function of time after the switch is closed? I = constant ≠ 0 I = 0 always I instantly jumps up, then slowly decreases. I increases, then is consta

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The capacitor is originally charged. How does the current I in the ammeter behave as a function of time after the switch is closed?

  1. I = constant ≠ 0
  2. I = 0 always
  3. I instantly jumps up, then slowly decreases.
  4. I increases, then is constant.
  5. none of the above
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Resistor
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