Three Capacitors Are Arranged as Shown in the Figure

question 13

Multiple Choice

Three capacitors are arranged as shown in the figure. C₁ has a capacitance of 5.0 pF, C₂ has a capacitance of 10.0 pF, and C₃ has a capacitance of 15.0 pF. Find the voltage drop across the entire arrangement if the voltage drop across C₂ is 311 V.

• A) 1900 V
• B) 1200 V
• C) 570 V
• D) 520 V

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