What Resistor Value Discharges a Capacitor 99% in 5 Seconds?

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To estimate the resistor value for discharging a 0.50 µF capacitor to 99% in 5 seconds, the initial voltage is 6V, meaning the target voltage after discharge is 0.06V. The equation used involves the exponential decay formula, where the voltage ratio is set to e^(-t/RC). The calculation incorrectly resulted in a resistance value of 995x10^5 ohms, which is not feasible. The correct approach requires using the time constant formula to find a more appropriate resistor value that achieves the desired discharge within the specified time frame.
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Homework Statement


.50uf capacitor is charged connecting it to a 6.0v battery then discharged through 100k ohm resistor.
. Question: Estimate the resistance of the resistor that you would use in place of the 100k ohm resistor if the discharge is to be 99% completed within about 5 secs.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I used voltage instead of charge.

99% of 6V in 5.94V which is discharged in 5 seconds.

5.94/6= e^-5/CR

Then make the R the subject gave 995x10^5 ohm. The answer is wrong, help me please.
 
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Kajan thana said:

Homework Statement


.50uf capacitor is charged connecting it to a 6.0v battery then discharged through 100k ohm resistor.
. Question: Estimate the resistance of the resistor that you would use in place of the 100k ohm resistor if the discharge is to be 99% completed within about 5 secs.

Homework Equations



cf8fbc5ea72dc057fbc63976e4083353.png


The Attempt at a Solution


I used voltage instead of charge.

99% of 6V in 5.94V which is discharged in 5 seconds.

5.94/6= e^-5/CR

Then make the R the subject gave 995x10^5 ohm. The answer is wrong, help me please.
The discharge is 99% complete when the charge or voltage on the capacitor is 1% of the initial value.
 
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