When the charge in this circuit discharges, why does the charge on the capacitor have to go through R2 only? Why can't it go through R1 as well?

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When the charge in this circuit discharges, why does the charge on the capacitor have to go through R2 only? Why can't it go through R1 as well? 

+
V = +9V¹
S
R₁
-
100Ω
M
R₂ = 2000
C₁ = 13µF
C₂ = 21µF
Transcribed Image Text:+ V = +9V¹ S R₁ - 100Ω M R₂ = 2000 C₁ = 13µF C₂ = 21µF
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We know capacitor act as open circuit after long time. 

 

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