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How long does it take to discharge a capacitor via steady current?

A 2000 microfarad capacitor, initially charged to 100 volts, is discharged by a steady current of 100 microamps. How long does it take to discharge the capacitor to 0volts?
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Answer #1

q=c*v 

.2=.002*100 (.2 culombs of charge)


1 amp is 1 culomb per second so 100 micro amps would be .0001 per second so


.2/.0001 = 2000s.


I don't know for sure but it makes sence to me. Good luck

source: My Brain
answered by: Peter
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