Best way to discharge a capacitor

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Homework Statement

What is the best way to discharge the capacitor? Explain

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The Attempt at a Solution

I know two ways but I'm not sure if they're the "best" ways. One is by touching both wires of the capacitor to something made out of metal. The other is holding both ends of the capacitor and touching the negative part of the battery, which is probably the "fastest" way. But I'm not sure if they're the best way to discharge it.

 

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Oh and this is for rc circuits don't know if that makes a difference