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In the figure attached, R1 = 19 ohms and R2 = 6.3 ohms.

What is the current flowing through the battery immediately after the switch is closed, and what is it long after the switch is closed?

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Hi. Can someone please show me how to do the following problem? Thank you.

In the figure below, R1 = 19 and R2 = 6.3 .

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