41. A 5.0-µF capacitor with an initial charge of 60 µC discharges while connected in series with a 20-k2 resistor. (A) What is the initial potential difference across the capacitor? (B) What is the initial current? (C) What is the half-life? (D) How much charge is stored on the capacitor after 0.20 s?

41. A 5.0-µF capacitor with an initial charge of 60 µC discharges while connected in series with a 20-k2 resistor. (A) What is the initial potential difference across the capacitor? (B) What is the initial current? (C) What is the half-life? (D) How much charge is stored on the capacitor after 0.20 s?

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Chapter10: Direct-current Circuits

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Problem 87AP: A 160F capacitor charged to 450 V is dischargedthrough a 31.2k resistor, (a) Find the time...

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