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Three capacitors having capanctances `20muF, 30muF` and `40muF` are conneceted in series with a 12V battary. Find the charge on each of the capacitors. How much work has been done by the battery in charging the capacitors?

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To solve the problem step by step, we will follow these instructions: ### Step 1: Determine the Equivalent Capacitance For capacitors connected in series, the formula for the equivalent capacitance \( C \) is given by: \[ \frac{1}{C} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2} + \frac{1}{C_3} \] ...
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