RC Circuits: A fully charged 37-µF capacitor is discharged through a 1.0-k? resistor. If the voltage across the capacitor is reduced to 7.6 volts after just 20 ms, what was the original potential across the capacitor?

A. 16 V
B. 13 V
C. 11 V
D. 9.0 V
E. 8.0 V


Answer: B

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