The circuit in Figure P27.85 shows four capacitors connected to a battery. The switch S is initially open, and all capacitors have reached their final charge. The capacitances are C1 = 6.00 μF, C2 = 12.00 μF, C3 = 8.00 μF, and C4 = 4.00 μF. a. Find the potential difference across each capacitor and the charge stored in each. b. The switch is now closed. What is the new final potential difference across each capacitor and the new charge stored in each?
Figure P27.85
(a)
The potential difference across the capacitors and the charge stores in each capacitor.
Answer to Problem 85PQ
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The potential difference across the capacitors
Explanation of Solution
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(b)
The potential difference across the capacitors and the charge stores in each capacitor when the switch is closed.
Answer to Problem 85PQ
The charge stored in
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Explanation of Solution
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Conclusion:
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