Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 25 - Capacitance - Problems - Page 740: 15c

Answer

$V_1 = 10.0~V$

Work Step by Step

The equivalent capacitance of $C_1$ and $C_6$ is $3.00~\mu F+3.00~\mu F$ which is $6.00~\mu F$ As we found in part (b), the total charge on these two capacitors is $60.0~\mu C$ We can find the potential difference: $V = \frac{q}{C}$ $V = \frac{60.0~\mu C}{6.00~\mu F}$ $V = 10.0~V$ The potential difference across both $C_1$ and $C_6$ is $10.0~V$ Therefore, $V_1 = 10.0~V$
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