CAPACITORS The same three capacitors C, C2, and C3 were connected in series to a potential difference V. The charge on each capacitor is q = 10 µC. b1. Find the equivalent capacitance Cp of the three capacitors. b2. Find the potential difference across each capacitor. by V3 V2 V CHA RICH OF ED b3. Find the total voltage V of all three capacitors. EXCE

CAPACITORS The same three capacitors C, C2, and C3 were connected in series to a potential difference V. The charge on each capacitor is q = 10 µC. b1. Find the equivalent capacitance Cp of the three capacitors. b2. Find the potential difference across each capacitor. by V3 V2 V CHA RICH OF ED b3. Find the total voltage V of all three capacitors. EXCE

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Chapter8: Capacitance

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