Answer:
The answer is: c.) Both students get the same time constant, since the time constant does not depend on the charge on the capacitor
Explanation:
Both students, because the time constant is not dependent on the capacitor charge. We can express the equation of the time constant as follows:
Time constant = RC
In this equation it is observed that the time constant is equal to the multiplication of the resistance (R) multiplied by the capacitance (C)
Normal force = 200(9.81) = 1962 N
Friction force = 1962 * .4 = 784.8
power = force * distance / time = 784.8 * 5 = 3924 Watts
Watts = Joules / sec
3924 x 180 = 706,320 Joules