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When a capacitor discharges through a resistance `R`, the time constant is `tau` and the maximum current in the circuit is `i_(0)`

A

The initial charge on the capacitor was `i_(0)tau`

B

The initial charge on the capacitor was `1/2i_(0)tau`

C

The initial energy stored in the capacitor was `i_(0)^(2)tau`

D

The initial energy stored in the capacitor was `1/2i_(0)^(2)Rtau`

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