2006-07-06 04:52:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It will take the path of least resistance at a rate commensurate with the size and resistance of the conductor.
2006-07-06 05:00:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The time required for the discharge of an accumulation of charge is determined by the equation T = RC, where T is time in seconds (usually milliseconds or microseconds), R is resistance in ohms (often thousands or millions of ohms) and C is capacitance in farads. Five RC cycles will usually result in 98 or more % discharge.
Unless you are talking about a liquid solution containing mobile positive ions, it is usually the electrons which do all the moving. Electrons are repelled by negative charges and attracted to positive charges.
2006-07-06 12:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rate at which the charge is discharged, depends upon the amount of resistance to the current flow. Current will take the least path of resistance to discharge itself.
2006-07-06 12:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean at what rate will a capactor discharge?
Time= Capactor times resistance
The direction (using electron flow) will be in the OPPOSITE direction
2006-07-12 20:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the rate will depend upon other factors like the capacitance of the source, etc.
the direction will be determined by the path of least electrical resistance.
2006-07-06 11:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋