Question: 2 . ( 5 ) Defibrillation has a similar strength - duration property as a pacemaker, but the current is much higher and the current

2.(5) Defibrillation has a similar strength-duration property as a pacemaker, but the current is much higher and the current strength corresponds to the average current over the duration used. This is given by:
Iave =5(1+2.5/D) in amps where D is duration in milliseconds.
The defibrillation current is disconnected for t > D.
If defibrillation current is supplied by changing a capacitor to V(0) volts and discharging this capacitance into a patient resistance of 60 ohms and capacitor C=47 microfarads, Iave=)/D
Where V(t)=V(0)*exp(-t/(R*C). For D=2 msec
a)(2) Derive the formula relating Iave to V(0), D, R , and C
b)(1)Calculate Iave
c)(2)Calculate V(0)

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