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A 16.0 μF capacitor is charged to a potential of 50.0 V and then discharged through...

A 16.0 μF capacitor is charged to a potential of 50.0 V and then discharged through a 225 Ω resistor.

a. How long does it take the capacitor to lose half of its charge?

b. How long does it take the capacitor to lose half of its stored energy?

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