3. Find the equivalent capacitance of a 12 µF capacitor and a 30 µF capacitor that are connected in series. Find the charge and the potential difference across each capacitor. The combination is connected to a power source of 40V.

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4. Three capacitors, 4 µF, 6 µF and 8 µF are to be
connected in parallel. Find the equivalent
capacitance, charge on each capacitor and
potential difference across each capacitor.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Three capacitors, 4 µF, 6 µF and 8 µF are to be connected in parallel. Find the equivalent capacitance, charge on each capacitor and potential difference across each capacitor.
3. Find the equivalent capacitance of a 12 µF
capacitor and a 30 µF capacitor that are
connected in series. Find the charge and the
potential difference across each capacitor. The
combination is connected to a power source of
40V.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Find the equivalent capacitance of a 12 µF capacitor and a 30 µF capacitor that are connected in series. Find the charge and the potential difference across each capacitor. The combination is connected to a power source of 40V.
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