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Consider the combination of capacitors shown in Figure 5.36. Determine the energy stored in (a) the 5 ?F capacitor; (b) the 4 ?F capacitor. Answer: (a) 530 ?J ; (b) 6.62 ?J

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Answer: (a) 530 ?J ; (b) 6.62 ?J

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