Correct statement about series RC circuit

[songoku]

Homework Statement

The battery is disconnected from a series RC circuit after the capacitor is fully charged and is replaced by an open switch. When the switch is closed,
a. the capacitor does not allow current to pass
b. the current stops in the resistor
c. the potential difference across the resistor is always greater than the potential difference across the capacitor
d. the potential difference across the resistor is always less than the potential difference across the capacitor
e. the potential difference across the resistor is always equal to the potential difference across the capacitor

Homework Equations

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The Attempt at a Solution

I think the answer is between (d) or (e).

(d) if there is potential drop across the wire connecting the resistor and capacitor, (e) if no potential drop considered. Maybe the best answer is (d)?

Thanks

 

[ehild]

Homework Statement

The battery is disconnected from a series RC circuit after the capacitor is fully charged and is replaced by an open switch. When the switch is closed,
a. the capacitor does not allow current to pass
b. the current stops in the resistor
c. the potential difference across the resistor is always greater than the potential difference across the capacitor
d. the potential difference across the resistor is always less than the potential difference across the capacitor
e. the potential difference across the resistor is always equal to the potential difference across the capacitor

Homework Equations

Not used

The Attempt at a Solution

I think the answer is between (d) or (e).

(d) if there is potential drop across the wire connecting the resistor and capacitor, (e) if no potential drop considered. Maybe the best answer is (d)?

Thanks

You can consider the wire as part of the resistor.

 

[songoku]

You can consider the wire as part of the resistor.

If the questions asks about current, the current through resistor will always be equal to capacitor because they are in series?

Thanks

 

[ehild]

If the questions asks about current, the current through resistor will always be equal to capacitor because they are in series?

Thanks

Yes, the current will be the same through both elements, as there is no other way current can flow.

 

[songoku]

Thank you very much ehild