A. Use the equation Q = C*V
You don't say if the capacitors are in parallel or series. If in parallel, V = 1700 V for each.
B. E = (1/2) C V^2
Your second "part B" must belong to a different question. More facts are needed about capacitor size, capacitance, and whether the Teflon fills the gap.
Problem 21.40
A pair of 10uF capacitors in a high-power laser are charged to 1.7kV.
Paige Nieuwenhuis
Part A -
What charge is stored in each capacitor?
Express your answer using two significant figures.
Part B -
How much energy is stored in each capacitor?
Express your answer using two significant figures.
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Part B -
If the plates are separated by a Teflon sheet, how thick is the sheet?
Express your answer using two significant figures.
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