Calculating Current in RC Circuit with Closed Switch

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Homework Statement


What is the current through R2 immediately after the switch S is closed?
C = 7.95x10^(-6) F , R1 = 27.5 Ohm , R2 = 10.5 Ohm , and Vo = 20.0 V


Homework Equations


I don't know what to use?


The Attempt at a Solution


I thought maybe I use two loops, the left and right and then a junction? I don't know if I have to do a matrix or what for this. Maybe I'm missing something simple here?
 

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Something simple. What's the voltage across the initially uncharged capacitor immediately after the switch is closed?
 
gneill said:
Something simple. What's the voltage across the initially uncharged capacitor immediately after the switch is closed?

Well they say C= 7.95 x 10^(-6) F what is that number for? I don't know.. :(
if it is uncharged is it just zero ?
 
Oh, okay, I got it. It's just zero then. Thanks :D