A battery supplies a total charge of 5.0 $\mu$C to a circuit that consists of a series combination of two identical capacitors, each with capacitance C. Determine the charge on either capacitor.
A)5.0 $\mu$C
B)2.5 $\mu$C
C)1.5 $\mu$C
D)1.0 $\mu$C
E)0.50 $\mu$C

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In a series circuit, the charge on each capacitor is the same as the total charge supplied by the battery. Therefore, each capacitor has a charge of 5.0 $\mu$C.

A Battery Supplies a Total Charge of 5 μ\muμ C to a Circuit That Consists of a Series Combination

A Battery Supplies a Total Charge of 5 $\mu$ C to a Circuit That Consists of a Series Combination