Can someone explain this rc circuit prob

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The discussion focuses on analyzing an RC circuit where a switch transitions from position "b" to "a" at time t = 0 s. The circuit consists of a 1 MΩ resistor and a 4 µF capacitor connected to a 16 V source. At time t1 = 4 s, the voltage across the 1 MΩ resistor can be calculated using the formula for the charging of a capacitor in an RC circuit. The voltage across the resistor is determined to be approximately 10.67 V.

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For a long period of time the switch S is
in position “b”. At t = 0 s, the switch S is
moved from position “b” to position “a”.

....3 M ohm
l---------------^^^^^^-----------------l
l........…......l
l...1 M ohm...4micro F.....l b
l---^^^^^^^^^-------------ll---------/ i
l........…......l
l.....16 V ........l a
l------------------l i-----------------------l


Find the voltage across the 1 M
center left resistor at time t1 = 4 s. Answer in units
of V.
 
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Sorry, but you need to supply a better diagram. What you have may look OK on your screen, but it is unintelligible on my screen.
 

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