5. Capacitors C1 and C2 were charged with a potential difference of 100 V, but by the opposite polarity. Switches S1 and S2 close at the same time. What is the potential difference between points a and b? G = 1.0 µF C; = 3.0 µF Figure 4

5. Capacitors C1 and C2 were charged with a potential difference of 100 V, but by the opposite polarity. Switches S1 and S2 close at the same time. What is the potential difference between points a and b? G = 1.0 µF C; = 3.0 µF Figure 4

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