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Ch. 26.1 - A capacitor stores charge Q at a potential...Ch. 26.2 - Many computer keyboard buttons are constructed of...Ch. 26.3 - Two capacitors are identical. They can be...Ch. 26.4 - You have three capacitors and a battery. In which...Ch. 26.5 - If you have ever tried to hang a picture or a...Ch. 26 - Prob. 1OQCh. 26 - Prob. 2OQCh. 26 - Prob. 3OQCh. 26 - Prob. 4OQCh. 26 - Prob. 5OQ
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