A 9µF and 6µF capacitors are connected in series across a 20V battery. Calculate the total energy stored in the capacitors. Now the same two capacitors are connected in parallel. How much voltage is required to charge the capacitors to same total energy?

A 9µF and 6µF capacitors are connected in series across a 20V battery. Calculate the total energy stored in the capacitors. Now the same two capacitors are connected in parallel. How much voltage is required to charge the capacitors to same total energy?

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Chapter19: Capacitors

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