An initially uncharged capacitor C is connected in series with resistor R.This combination is then connected to a battery of emf V0.Sufficient time elapses so that a steady state is reached.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A) The time constant is independent of V0
B) The final charge on C is independent of R
C) The total energy dissipated by R is independent of R
D) The total energy dissipated by R is independent of V0
E) The initial current (just after the battery was connected) is independent of C
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