AC Theory question with capacitors

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Three uncharged capacitors each of 1uF are connected in parallel and the combination connected to a 100V power supply via a 1MΩ resistor. After 2s the capacitors are removed, connected in series and the new combination allowed to discharge through a 10kΩ resistor.

Find the discharge current at the start of discharge and 3ms late


I was just thinking the general discharge equation:
q=q e^(-t/RC)


I have no idea where to go with it though so if anyone can point me in the right direction id be very grateful
 
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I was just thinking the general discharge equation:
q=q e^(-t/RC)
Yes, that's what you use. First for the capacitors charging, then for them discharging. R and C will differ for the charging and discharging situations.
 
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