2. The capacitors have values C1 C4 = 7.0 µF and the potential difference across the battery is 9.0 V. Assume that the capacitors are connected in series. a) Find the equivalent capacitance of the circuit. b) Solve for the potential difference across each capacitors. 2.0 µF and C2 = 4.0 µF, C3 = 5.0 µF %3D %3D %3D 3. Given the same problem in #2. Assume that the capacitors are connected in parallel. a) Find the equivalent capacitance of the circuit. b) Solve for the charge across each capacitors.

2. The capacitors have values C1 C4 = 7.0 µF and the potential difference across the battery is 9.0 V. Assume that the capacitors are connected in series. a) Find the equivalent capacitance of the circuit. b) Solve for the potential difference across each capacitors. 2.0 µF and C2 = 4.0 µF, C3 = 5.0 µF %3D %3D %3D 3. Given the same problem in #2. Assume that the capacitors are connected in parallel. a) Find the equivalent capacitance of the circuit. b) Solve for the charge across each capacitors.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

Section20.7: Capacitance

Problem 20.6QQ: A capacitor stores charge Q at a potential difference V. What happens if the voltage applied to a...

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