b a C4 C2 In the given circuit above, the values of the capacitor are C = 10µF, C2 = 9µF, C3 = 8µF and C4 = 3µF. If the potential difference between points a and b is 150 V, find the charge of the first capacitor (C,).

b a C4 C2 In the given circuit above, the values of the capacitor are C = 10µF, C2 = 9µF, C3 = 8µF and C4 = 3µF. If the potential difference between points a and b is 150 V, find the charge of the first capacitor (C,).

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In the given circuit above, the values of the capacitor are C = 10µF, C2 = 9µF, C3 =
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