C1 C2 The figure above shows two parallel-plate capacitors, with $C_1$ = 6 nF and $C_2$ = 4 nF. If the voltage between the plates of the upper capacitor is 8 V, what is the voltage between the plates of the lower capacitor? 48 V 32 V 24 V 8 V 12 V

          C1
C2
The figure above shows two parallel-plate capacitors, with $C_1$ = 6 nF and $C_2$ = 4 nF.
If the voltage between the plates of the upper capacitor is 8 V, what is the voltage between the plates of the lower capacitor?
48 V
32 V
24 V
8 V
12 V

C1
C2
The figure above shows two parallel-plate capacitors, with C1 = 6 nF and C2 = 4 nF.
If the voltage between the plates of the upper capacitor is 8 V, what is the voltage between the plates of the lower capacitor?
48 V
32 V
24 V
8 V
12 V

Added by Jared P.

University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

Instant Answer

Solved by Expert Madhur L

Step 1

When capacitors are connected in parallel, the total capacitance is the sum of the individual capacitances. In this case, the total capacitance is 6nF + 4nF = 10nF. Show more…

Show all steps

Thanks for your feedback!

The figure above shows two parallel-plate capacitors, with C = 6nF and C = 4nF. If the voltage between the plates of the upper capacitor is 8V, what is the voltage between the plates of the lower capacitor? 48V 32V 24V 8V 12M