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The discussion centers on a homework problem involving a 200mF capacitor charged to 10V and discharging through a resistor labeled as 250kW. Participants express confusion over the resistor's value, suspecting it may be a typographical error and should instead be 250kΩ. The significant concern is that with the given value, there would be negligible exponential decay in the capacitor's discharge. Clarification is sought on how to proceed with the calculations based on the correct resistor value. Accurate values for R and C are essential for determining the potential difference across the capacitor over time.
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Homework Statement



A 200mF capacitor is charged to 10V and then discharged through a 250kW resistor. Calculate the potential difference across the capacitor at intervals of 10s



The Attempt at a Solution


Firstly, I am completely unsure how to obtain a value for R or C from a 'kW' resistor? Is this a typing error from my tutors behalf?
Also, if such error was apparent, there is virtually no exponential decay if the value was intended to be 250kOHMS. Please help! Thanks.
 
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Dongorgon said:

Homework Statement



A 200mF capacitor is charged to 10V and then discharged through a 250kW resistor. Calculate the potential difference across the capacitor at intervals of 10s

The Attempt at a Solution


Firstly, I am completely unsure how to obtain a value for R or C from a 'kW' resistor? Is this a typing error from my tutors behalf?
Also, if such error was apparent, there is virtually no exponential decay if the value was intended to be 250kOHMS. Please help! Thanks.
Hello Dongorgon. Welcome to PF !

Maybe it's a 250kΩ resistor and a 200μF capacitor.
 

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