Best way to discharge a capacitor

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The best ways to discharge a capacitor include connecting both terminals to a metal object or touching the capacitor's leads to the negative terminal of a battery, with the latter being the quickest method. It's important to ensure safety while discharging capacitors, especially in RC circuits, to prevent electric shock or damage. The effectiveness of these methods can vary based on the capacitor's size and application. Proper techniques should always be employed to avoid hazards. Understanding the context of RC circuits is crucial for determining the most appropriate discharging method.
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What is the best way to discharge the capacitor? Explain


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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
 

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