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A potential difference Vab= 41.0 V is applied across the capacitor network of (Figure 1).
If C1 =C2 =4.00μFand C4 =8.00μF, what must the capacitance C3 be if the network is to store 2.80×10−3 J of electrical energy?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
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