One capacitor C, = 3 µF is charged up using a V, = 3 volt battery, then %3D disconnect from the battery. Another capacitor C = 5 µF is charged up using a V, 4 volt battery, then also disconnected from its battery. The capacitors are finally connected with their voltages reverse to make a circuit when the switches are closed simultaneously. Now the switches are opened again. Find the new voltages and charges of each capacitor. %3D %3D C1 C2

One capacitor C, = 3 µF is charged up using a V, = 3 volt battery, then %3D disconnect from the battery. Another capacitor C = 5 µF is charged up using a V, 4 volt battery, then also disconnected from its battery. The capacitors are finally connected with their voltages reverse to make a circuit when the switches are closed simultaneously. Now the switches are opened again. Find the new voltages and charges of each capacitor. %3D %3D C1 C2

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337900348

Author:Stephen L. Herman

Publisher:Stephen L. Herman

Chapter21: Resistive-capacitive Series Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ: A 15-F AC capacitor is connected in series with a 50 resistor. The capacitor has a voltage rating...

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