Two Parallel Plate Capacitors,C₁ and C₂ Are Connected in Series

question 46

Multiple Choice

Two parallel plate capacitors,C₁ and C₂ are connected in series to a 9.0-V battery.If capacitor C₁ has a capacitance of 10 nF and capacitor C₂ has a capacitance of 40 nF,what is the magnitude of the charge on each plate of capacitor C₂?

• A)72 nC
• B)90 nC
• C)290 nC
• D)360 nC
• E)450 nC