Discharging a capacitor through a resistor

[callawee]

In the circuit below, the time required (s) for the charge on the capacitor to drop to 47% of its value after the switch is closed is 2.83 s. If R = 1340 ohms, what is C in μF (microfarad)?


(dq/dt) + q/(RC) = 0

(.47q)/(t) = q/(RC)
t/(.47R)= C
Convert C from F to uF by multiplying by 10^6

I am getting 4993 uF, but that is the wrong answer and I'm not sure where I'm going wrong. Thanks for any help.

 

[LowlyPion]

In the circuit below, the time required (s) for the charge on the capacitor to drop to 47% of its value after the switch is closed is 2.83 s. If R = 1340 ohms, what is C in μF (microfarad)?

(dq/dt) + q/(RC) = 0

(.47q)/(t) = q/(RC)
t/(.47R)= C
Convert C from F to uF by multiplying by 10^6

I am getting 4993 uF, but that is the wrong answer and I'm not sure where I'm going wrong. Thanks for any help.

Welcome to PF.

Maybe try starting with an equation that describes the discharging of a capacitor?

Q = C*V_o*e^-t/rc

Plugging the values and dividing by Q = CV_o at t=0

.47 = e^-2.83/1340*C

 

[callawee]

Thank you, the equation worked!