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In the Figure 2 above, all plates are square and have same area. Left capacitor called Cair and its value is known as 2F. Right capacitor has dielectric constant K=1.5 in d distance. Other d distance it is also covered with air. Potential difference between A and B VAB= 10 V. According to all these given information;
a) Write and find equivalent capacitance of the system.
b) What is the total energy stored in these capacitors.

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