Three Capacitors, with Capacitances C₁ = 4

question 45

Multiple Choice

Three capacitors, with capacitances C₁ = 4.0 μF, C₂ = 3.0 μF, and C₃ = 2.0 μF, are connected to a 12 -V voltage source, as shown in the figure. What is the charge on capacitor C₂?

• A) 16 μC
• B) 32 μC
• C) 2.0 μC
• D) 8.0 μC
• E) 4.0 μC

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