QuestionDetails: A) Calculate the equivalent capacitance ofthe combination. B) W

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QuestionDetails:     A) Calculate the equivalent capacitance ofthe combination.     B) What are the charges on eachcapacitor if the entire combination is connected to a 6 Vbattery?     Please include all given values in thesolutions.    NOT A TEXT PROBLEM I was provided with ananswer that was confusing to me. If possible, please include a stepby step explanation. QuestionDetails:     A) Calculate the equivalent capacitance ofthe combination.     B) What are the charges on eachcapacitor if the entire combination is connected to a 6 Vbattery?     Please include all given values in thesolutions.    NOT A TEXT PROBLEM I was provided with ananswer that was confusing to me. If possible, please include a stepby step explanation.

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a) Ceq = (1mF+2mF)*(4mF)/[(1mF+2mF)+4mF] = 12mF/7 =(12/7) mF = 1.71 mF b) Qtotal = CV = 1.71mF*6V = 10.26mC Q4mF = Q total = 10.26mC V1mF = V2mF = Qtotal /(1mF+2mF) = 10.26mC/3mF=3.42V Q1mF = 1mF*V1mF = 1mF*3.42V =3.42mC Q2mF = 10.26mC - 3.42mC = 6.84mC

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