Problem 2: Given this network of capacitors: C2 C1 4 uF 1 uF C3 3 uF A- -B C4 2 uF C5 2 uF Assuming the dielectric of each capacitor is air and the network is connected to Vab = 30V supply, calculate the following: The potential difference on each capacitor d. Energy stored on each capacitor С.

Problem 2: Given this network of capacitors: C2 C1 4 uF 1 uF C3 3 uF A- -B C4 2 uF C5 2 uF Assuming the dielectric of each capacitor is air and the network is connected to Vab = 30V supply, calculate the following: The potential difference on each capacitor d. Energy stored on each capacitor С.

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Problem 2: Given this network of capacitors:
C2
C1
4 uF
1 uF
C3
3 uF
A-
-B
C4
2 uF
C5
2 uF
Assuming the dielectric of each capacitor is air and the network is connected to Vab = 30V supply, calculate the
following:
c. The potential difference on each capacitor
d. Energy stored on each capacitor

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