A 15- $\mu$ F Capacitor Is Charged to 40 V and Then Connected

question 9

Multiple Choice

A 15- $\mu$ F capacitor is charged to 40 V and then connected across an initially uncharged 25- $\mu$ F capacitor.What is the final potential difference across the 25- $\mu$ F capacitor?

• A)12 V
• B)18 V
• C)15 V
• D)21 V
• E)24 V

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