A capacitor of capacitance 1μF is discharging through a resistance. Initially, the potential difference across the capacitor is 12V. At t=110sec, potential difference across capacitor becomes 6V. Find the value of resistance R.
[Take ln2=0.693]
A
1.443×104Ω
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B
2.886×104Ω
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C
1.443×105Ω
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D
2.886×105Ω
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Solution
The correct option is C1.443×105Ω
While discharging, let the initial charge is q0
Now, q=qoe−t/τ
So, potential across the capacitor is, V=(qC)=(q0C)e−t/τ