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In the circuit below the value of the resistance 4.2 Ω and the value of the capacitance is 2.0 µF. The voltage of the battery is 40 V. The capacitor is initially uncharged. Sometime after the switch is closed, the the charge on the capacitor in 48 µC. At this time, what is the current in the circuit, in Ampere?
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