Determine charge stored in capacitor

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To determine the charge stored in a 50 μF capacitor charged by a 6V battery, use the formula Q = C × V, resulting in a charge of 0.3 mC. The time constant for the circuit, which includes a 100kΩ resistor, is calculated using τ = R × C, yielding a time constant of 5 seconds. This indicates how quickly the capacitor discharges through the resistor. Understanding these calculations is essential for analyzing capacitor behavior in circuits. The discussion highlights the importance of applying fundamental capacitor formulas in practical scenarios.
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Hey,
I am stuck on a question on capacitors, I have been doing physics all day so my brain might just be fizzled out a bit, but it is bugging me so if anyone could help it would great.Thanks,

A 50 μF capacitor is charged by connecting it to a 6V battery then discharged through a 100kΩ resistor.

Calculate the charge stored in the capacitor immediately after it has been charged and the time constant of the circuit.
 
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If the capacitor's connected directly to the battery, use C = Q/V for the first bit. The time constant, τ = RC for an RC circuit.
 
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