Given two capacitors C1 = 3 ?F and C2 = 5 ?F, determine the energy stored in each of them when they are connected: (a) in parallel, (b) or in series with a 20 V battery.

University Physics Volume 1
18th Edition
ISBN:9781938168277
Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny
Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny
Chapter8: Potential Energy And Conservation Of Energy
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 28P: A particle of mass 2.0 kg moves under the influence of the force F(x)=(3/x)N. If its speed at x=2.0...
icon
Related questions
Question

Given two capacitors C1 = 3 ?F and C2 = 5 ?F, determine the energy stored in each of them when they are connected: (a) in parallel, (b) or in series with a 20 V battery.

Answer: picture

 

Please show steps and formulas for my own understanding

(a) U1 = 0,600 mJ, U2 = 1,00 mJ;
(b) U1 = 0,234 mJ, U2 = 0,141 mJ
Transcribed Image Text:(a) U1 = 0,600 mJ, U2 = 1,00 mJ; (b) U1 = 0,234 mJ, U2 = 0,141 mJ
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Combination of capacitors
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
University Physics Volume 1
University Physics Volume 1
Physics
ISBN:
9781938168277
Author:
William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny
Publisher:
OpenStax - Rice University
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:
9781133104261
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student…
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student…
Physics
ISBN:
9780078807213
Author:
Paul W. Zitzewitz
Publisher:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
An Introduction to Physical Science
An Introduction to Physical Science
Physics
ISBN:
9781305079137
Author:
James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Publisher:
Cengage Learning