Physics: Principles with Applications
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Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
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Chapter 19, Problem 46P
A 0.50-µF and a 1.4-µF capacitor are connected in series to a 9.0-V battery. Calculate (a) the potential difference across each capacitor and (b) the charge on each. (c) Repeat parts (a) and (b) assuming the two capacitors are in parallel.
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