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Chapter 26, Problem 26.5OQ
If three unequal capacitors, initially uncharged, are connected in series across a battery, which of the following statements is true? (a) The equivalent capacitance is greater than any of the individual capacitances, (b) The largest voltage appeal's across the smallest capacitance, (c) The largest voltage appears across the largest capacitance. (d) The capacitor with the largest capacitance has the greatest charge, (e) The capacitor with the smallest capacitance has the smallest charge.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)
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