(a) The charge stored in the 5.00-μF capacitor is 37.2 μC.
(b) The potential difference across the 10.0-μF capacitor is 3.72 V.
The capacitance of a capacitor is defined as the ratio of the charge stored and the potential difference between the capacitor.
The capacitance of a capacitor is denoted by C and expressed as
C = Q/V
Given, 5.00 μF, 10.0 μF, and 50.0 μF capacitors are connected in series across a 12.0-V battery.
(a) The equivalent capacitance is
1 / Ceq = 1 / C₁ +1 / C₂ + 1/ C₃
Substitute the values, we get
Ceq = 3.1 μF
The charge stored in 5.00-μF capacitor is
Q = Ceq x V
Q = 3.1 μF x 12 V
Q = 37.2 μC
Thus, the charge stored in the 5.00-μF capacitor is 37.2 μC
(b) The potential difference across the 10.0-μF capacitor is given by
V = Q/C₂
Put the values, we get
V = 37.2 / 10
V = 3.72 V
Thus, the potential difference across the 10.0-μF capacitor is 3.72 V.
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