Solving RC Circuit Questions: How to Find Charge/Current

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A series RC circuit consists of a 550-µF capacitor (initially uncharged) and a 12-kOhm resistor. The combination is connected across a 12-V battery; 3.0 s later, what is

(a) the charge on the capacitor,

(b) the current in the resistor?


I really just want to know what equations I need to use.. I'm sure I can work it out knowing the right way to do it.
 
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What equations do you know that concern RC circuits, or circuits in general?
 


I don't know any that's way I'm asking for the equation/s. I know a little about the Kirchhoff's current laws.
 


That's fine, you can use Kirchoff's laws to solve the problem. How would you apply Kirchoff's loop rule to this circuit?
 

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