FIGURE 21-19
-Four capacitors are connected as shown in Figure 21-19. What is the charge on a 2.0-μF capacitor?
A) 68 μC
B) 90 μC
C) 240 μC
D) 120 μC
E) 180 μC

Question

FIGURE 21-19 
-Four capacitors are connected as shown in Figure 21-19. What is the charge on a 2.0-μF capacitor?
A) 68 μC 
B) 90 μC 
C) 240 μC 
D) 120 μC 
E) 180 μC

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The capacitors are connected in parallel, so they all have the same voltage across them. We can use the formula Q = CV to find the charge on the 2.0-μF capacitor:

Q = CV = (2.0 × 10^-6 F)(60 V) = 120 μC

Therefore, the answer is choice D, 120 μC.

FIGURE 21-19 -Four Capacitors Are Connected as Shown in Figure 21-19. What