Two resistors, R1 = 00 kΩ and R2 = 3.00 kΩ, are connected in parallel and their combination is connected in series to a fully charged, 150-µF capacitor. When the switch is opened, the capacitor begins to discharged. What is the time constant for the discharge?

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Problem 52P: Consider the circuit shown in Figure P20.52, where C1 = 6.00 F, C2 = 3.00 F, and V = 20.0 V....
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  1. Two resistors, R1 = 00 kΩ and R2 = 3.00 kΩ, are connected in parallel and their combination is connected in series to a fully charged, 150-µF capacitor. When the switch is opened, the capacitor begins to discharged. What is the time constant for the discharge?  
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