Part A If the potential of plate 1 is V , then, in equilibrium, what are the pot

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Part A

If the potential of plate 1 is V, then, in equilibrium, what are the potentials of plates 3 and 6? Assume that the negative terminal of the battery is at zero potential.

If the potential of plate 1 is , then, in equilibrium, what are the potentials of plates 3 and 6? Assume that the negative terminal of the battery is at zero potential.

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Part B

If the charge of the first capacitor (the one with capacitance C) is Q, then what are the charges of the second and third capacitors?

If the charge of the first capacitor (the one with capacitance ) is , then what are the charges of the second and third capacitors?

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Part C

Suppose we consider the system of the three capacitors as a single "equivalent" capacitor. Given the charges of the three individual capacitors calculated in the previous part, find the total charge Qtot for this equivalent capacitor.

Express your answer in terms of V and C.

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Part D

Using the value of Qtot, find the equivalent capacitance Ceq for this combination of capacitors.

Express your answer in terms of C.

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Explanation / Answer

A)   V and 0

B)   2Q and 3Q

C)   6VC

D)   6C

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