Q.

In a circuit shown in the figure, the capacitor C is initially uncharged, and the key K is open. In this condition, a current of 1A flows through the 1Ω resistor. The key is closed at time t=t0. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?  
[Given: e1=0.36

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a

For t, the charge on the capacitor is 12μC

b

For t < to, the value of current I1 is 2A.  

c

At t=t0+7.2μs, the current in the capacitor is 0.6 A.

d

The value of the resistance R is 3Ω.

answer is A, B, C, D.

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By applying Kirchhoff’s law
15i1+1R=5+1(1)=i1(3)  i1=2  R=3
Potential difference across capacitor before closing the switch 
Voltage drop across 3Ω is=2(3)=6V     qmax=CV=2(6)μCqmax=12μC     Req=113+13+1+3 Req=35+3=185 τ=ReqCτ=185×2=7.2μs    q=12μc1etτ
i=12μcτetτ  imax=127.2×0.36=0.6

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