Two capacitors A and B are connected in series across a 100V supply and it is observed that the p.ds across them 60V and 40V respectively. A capacitor of 2μF capacitance is now connected in parallel with A and the p.d across B rises to 90V. Calculate the capacitance of A and B in microfarads.

Two capacitors A and B are connected in series across a 100V supply and it is observed that the p.ds across them 60V and 40V respectively. A capacitor of 2μF capacitance is now connected in parallel with A and the p.d across B rises to 90V. Calculate the capacitance of A and B in microfarads.

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