A voltage V is applied across capacitors C1, C2, and C3 in series. Calculate the equivalent capacitance, charge Q and voltage across C3 if:

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A voltage V is applied across capacitors C1, C2, and C3 in series. Calculate the equivalent capacitance, charge Q and voltage across C3 if:

 

V C1 C2 C3
4.80E+01 1.00E+00 2.00E+01 3.00E+01

 

 

Make sure to express your answer in scientific notation with 2 decimal points.

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