5. If two capacitors having capacitances of 3 µF and 5 µF respectively are connected in series across a 240 V supply, determine (a) the p.d. across each capacitor and (b) the charge on each capacitor.

5. If two capacitors having capacitances of 3 µF and 5 µF respectively are connected in series across a 240 V supply, determine (a) the p.d. across each capacitor and (b) the charge on each capacitor.

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