The figure shows a circuit section of four air-filled capacitors that is connected to a larger circuit. The graph below the section shows the electric potential V(x) as a function of position x along the lower part of the section, through capacitor 4. Similarly, the graph above the section shows the electric potential V(x) as a function of position x along the upper part of the section, through capacitors 1, 2, and 3. Capacitor 3 has a capacitance of 0.10 uF. What are the capacitances of (a) capacitor 1 and (b) capacitor 2? (a) Number i 5 (b) Number i 1.0E-7 V (V) 12 Units Units 15V 3

The figure shows a circuit section of four air-filled capacitors that is connected to a larger circuit. The graph below the section shows the electric potential V(x) as a function of position x along the lower part of the section, through capacitor 4. Similarly, the graph above the section shows the electric potential V(x) as a function of position x along the upper part of the section, through capacitors 1, 2, and 3. Capacitor 3 has a capacitance of 0.10 uF. What are the capacitances of (a) capacitor 1 and (b) capacitor 2? (a) Number i 5 (b) Number i 1.0E-7 V (V) 12 Units Units 15V 3

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter8: Capacitance

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Problem 39P: A 2.0F capacitor and a 4.0F capacitor are connected in series across a 1.0-kV potential. The charged...

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