A 5.0 μf and a 7.0 μf capacitor are connected in series across an 8.0-v dc source. What is the voltage across the 5.0 μf capacitor?

Respuesta :

Answer:4.67 V

Explanation:

Given

[tex]C_1=5\ \muf[/tex]

[tex]C_2=7\ \muf[/tex]

Voltage [tex]V=8\ V[/tex]

For capacitance in series Net capacitance is given

[tex]C_{net}=\frac{C_1\cdot C_2}{C_1+C_2}[/tex]

[tex]C_{net}=\frac{5\times 7}{5+7}=\frac{35}{12} \muf[/tex]

[tex]q=C_{net}V[/tex]

[tex]q=\frac{35}{12}\times 8=\frac{70}{3} \muf[/tex]

As capacitors are in series so charge flow will be same in both capacitors

Voltage drop in [tex]5 \muf[/tex] capacitor

[tex]V=\frac{70}{3}\times \frac{1}{5}=\frac{14}{3} V\approx 4.67 V[/tex]