Three capacitors C₁ = 10.6 μF, C₂ = 21.0 μF, and C3 = 29.1 μF are connected in series. To avoid breakdown of the capacitors, the maximum potential difference to which any of them can be individually charged is 125 V. Determine the maximum energy stored in the series combination. J

Three capacitors C₁ = 10.6 μF, C₂ = 21.0 μF, and C3 = 29.1 μF are connected in series. To avoid breakdown of the capacitors, the maximum potential difference to which any of them can be individually charged is 125 V. Determine the maximum energy stored in the series combination. J

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Three capacitors C₁ = 10.6 µF, C₂ = 21.0 µF, and C3 = 29.1 µF are connected in series. To avoid breakdown of the capacitors, the maximum potential difference to which any of them can be
individually charged is 125 V. Determine the maximum energy stored in the series combination.
J

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