C1=3.00uF and Vab = 120V. The charge on capacitor C1 is 150 uC. Calculate the voltage across the other two capacitors.

Answer 1

If the capacitors are connected in series,

C1*V1 = 150 uC, V1 = 150/C1 = 150/3 = 50 Volts.

120-50 = 70 Volts across other two capacitors.