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Chapter 26, Problem 26.22P
(a) Find the equivalent capacitance between points a and b for the group of capacitors connected as shown in Figure P25.12 (page 686). Take C1 = 5.00 μF, C2 = 10.0 μF, and C3 = 2.00 μF. (b) What charge is stored on C3 if the potential difference between points a and b is 60.0 V?
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