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A 6.0-μF capacitor charged to 50 V and a 4.0-μF capacitor charged to 34 V are connected to each other, with the two positive plates connecte
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A 6.0-μF capacitor charged to 50 V and a 4.0-μF capacitor charged to 34 V are connected to each other, with the two positive plates connected and the two negative plates connected. What is the total energy stored in the 6.0-μF capacitor at equilibrium?
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Answer:
5702.88 J or 5.7mJ
Explanation:
Given that :
C 1 = 6.0-μF
C 2 = 4.0-μF
V 1 = 50V
V 2 = 34V
Note that : Q = CV
Q 1 = C1 * V1
Q 1 = 50×6 = 300μC
Q 2 = 34×4 = 136μC
Parallel connection = C 1 + C 2
= 6+4 = 10μC
V = Qt/C
Where Qt = Q1+Q2
V = Q1+Q2/C
V = 300+136/10
V = 437/10
V = 43.6volts
Uc1 = 1/2×C1V^2
= 1/2 × 6μF × 43.6^2
= 1/2 × 6μF × 1900.96
= 3μF × 1900.96volts
= 5702.88J
= 5702.88J/1000
= 5.7mJ