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C1 C2 C3 + 15V Vt 2uF 4uF 6uF 1. Three capacitors are connected in parallel with a 15-V battery, as shown in the figure above: a. Find the single equivalent capacitance. b. Find the charge across C2.

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Chapter27: Capacitors And Batteries

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Combination of Capacitors

The connection of capacitors can be established in a circuit in two ways.

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+ 15V
C1
C2
C3
Vt
2uF
4uF
6uF
1. Three capacitors are connected in parallel
with a 15-V battery, as shown in the figure
above:
a. Find the single equivalent capacitance.
b. Find the charge across C2.

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