A 1.9 uF capacitor and a 4.8 uF capacitor are connected in parallel across a 310 V potential difference. Calculate the total energy joules stored in the capacitors. Number Units

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A 1.9 µF capacitor and a 4.8 µF capacitor are connected in parallel across a 310 V potential difference. Calculate the total energy
joules stored in the capacitors.
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Transcribed Image Text:A 1.9 µF capacitor and a 4.8 µF capacitor are connected in parallel across a 310 V potential difference. Calculate the total energy joules stored in the capacitors. Number i Units
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Given data:  

Two capacitors are connected in parallel

C1 = 1.9 μF = 1.9×10-6 F

C2 = 4.8 μF = 4.8×10-6 F

Battery voltage (V) = 310 V

Required:

 The total energy stored in the capacitors 

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