Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133942651
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus)
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 28, Problem 38EAP
A capacitor is discharged through a 
resistor. The discharge current decreases to 
of its initial value in 
ms. What is the value of the capacitor?
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