Do RC Circuits Stop Current Flow Through Capacitors Initially?

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In an RC circuit with a 9V battery, the initial current flow through the capacitor C1 is zero, as capacitors block DC current at the moment of connection. The discussion highlights that while Ohm's law suggests current should flow through both loops, the behavior of capacitors in DC circuits must be considered. Initially, there is no current through R1 and C1, but after the time constant, current will begin to flow. This understanding is crucial for analyzing RC circuits effectively. Ultimately, the behavior of capacitors in response to DC voltage is key to understanding current flow in these circuits.
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While working on an example in my Circuit Analysis textbook, I came upon the following circuit: A 9v battery is connected to a resistor R1 (this is the left loop of the circuit). It is also connected to a resistor R2 and a capacitor C1 that are in series (that is the right loop). The authors are claiming that no current flows through R1 and C1. Is that true? aren't we suppose to see a current flowing through both loops according to Ohm's law?
 
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is this the circuit?
 
oh never mind I just remembered that DC voltage supplies produce zero currents through capacitors
 
Moneer81 said:
oh never mind I just remembered that DC voltage supplies produce zero currents through capacitors

after the time constant yes, but initially there is a current
 
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