A 40-MF Capacitor Is Discharged Through a 4

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 4.0-mF capacitor is discharged through a 4.0-kΩ resistor.How long will it take for the capacitor to lose half its initial stored energy?

• A) 9.2 s
• B) 2.7 s
• C) 10.2 s
• D) 5.5 s
• E) 1.6 s

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