Two capacitors C_1 = 6.7 mu F, C_2 = 16.9 mu F are charged individually to V_1 =

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Two capacitors C_1 = 6.7 mu F, C_2 = 16.9 mu F are charged individually to V_1 = 13.90 V, V_2 = 7.2 V. The two capacitors are then connected together in parallel with the positive plates together and the negative plates together. Calculate the final potential difference across the plates of the capacitors once they are connected. 9.102 V You are correct. Your receipt no. is 155-4838 2 Previous Tries Calculate the amount of charge (absolute value) that flows from one capacitor to the other when the capacitors are connected together. 7.078 astir 10^-4 C Pick one capacitor, you know the charge on this capacitor before they were connected. Now that you know the potential difference after they are connected remember the potential drop is the same for both of them you can calculate the charge: Q CV. You have to calculate the difference of Q before and after. Tries 2/99 Previous Tries By how much (absolute value is the total stored energy reduced when the two capacitors are connected? 6.004 astir 10^-4 J Calculate the stored energy for the two capacitors individually before they were connected and add them up, and compare that to the energy of the combined system. Tries 1/99 Previous Tries

Explanation / Answer

b] Charge flown = C1V1 - C1V

= 6.7E-6*[13.9-9.102]

= 32.15 *10^-6 C

C] energy reduced = 0.5*6.7e-6*13.9^2 +  0.5*16.9e-6*7.2^2 - 0.5*[6.7e-6+16.9e-6]*9.102^2

= 0.0001077 J

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