In the figure C1 = 11.0 µF,C2 = 22.5 µF and C3 = 26.0 µF. If no capacitor can withstand a potential difference of more than 130 V without failure, what is (a) the magni- tude of the maximum potential difference that can exist between points A and B and (b) the maximum energy that can be stored in the three-capacitor arrangement? В C C3

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In the figure C1= 11.0 µF,C2 = 22.5 µF and C3 = 26.0 µF. If no capacitor can withstand a potential difference of more than 130 V
without failure, what is (a) the magni-
tude of the maximum potential difference that can exist between points A and B and (b) the maximum energy that can be stored in
the three-capacitor arrangement?
A
B
C2
C3
Transcribed Image Text:In the figure C1= 11.0 µF,C2 = 22.5 µF and C3 = 26.0 µF. If no capacitor can withstand a potential difference of more than 130 V without failure, what is (a) the magni- tude of the maximum potential difference that can exist between points A and B and (b) the maximum energy that can be stored in the three-capacitor arrangement? A B C2 C3
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Capacitors absorb the same charge. that's why voltage across smallest capacitor is maximum i.e 130V

The capacitance having minimum value have maximum potential as well as energy.

Q=CV

energy stored in the capacitor is given by

E=12CV2

 

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