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Two capacitors, C1 and C2, are connected in series and
Chapter 21, Problem 76P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 76P
Two capacitors, C1 and C2, are connected in series and charged by a battery. Show that the energy stored in C1 plus the energy stored in C2 is equal to the energy stored in the equivalent capacitor, Ceq, when it is connected to the same battery.
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QUESTION:
Problem 76P
Two capacitors, C1 and C2, are connected in series and charged by a battery. Show that the energy stored in C1 plus the energy stored in C2 is equal to the energy stored in the equivalent capacitor, Ceq, when it is connected to the same battery.
ANSWER:
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Energy stored in the capacitor is given by
Energy stored in the capacitor is given by
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