A 15- $\mu$ F Capacitor and a 30- $\mu$ F Capacitor Are Connected in Series,and Charged to a Potential

question 82

Multiple Choice

A 15- $\mu$ F capacitor and a 30- $\mu$ F capacitor are connected in series,and charged to a potential difference of 50 V.What is the resulting charge on the 30- $\mu$ F capacitor?

• A)0.70 mC
• B)0.80 mC
• C)0.50 mC
• D)0.60 mC
• E)0.40 mC

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