A 15-μF Capacitor and a 25-μF Capacitor Are Connected in Parallel

question 25

Multiple Choice

A 15-μF capacitor and a 25-μF capacitor are connected in parallel, and charged to a potential difference of 60 V. How much energy is then stored in this capacitor combination?

• A) 50 mJ
• B) 18 mJ
• C) 32 mJ
• D) 72 mJ
• E) 45 mJ

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