Problem 4. A 12.0 µF capacitor is charged to a potential of 50.0 V and then discharged through a 175  resistor.  (a)How long does it take the capacitor to lose 80% of its initial charge. (b) How long does it take the capacitor to lose 80% of its initial stored energy?

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Problem 4. A 12.0 µF capacitor is charged to a potential of 50.0 V and then discharged through a 175 
resistor. 
(a)How long does it take the capacitor to lose 80% of its initial charge.
(b) How long does it take the capacitor to lose 80% of its initial stored energy?

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