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The capacitor of capacitance `4 muF` and `6 muF` are connected in series. A potential difference of `500` volts applied to the outer plates of the two capacitor system. Then the charge on each capacitor is numerically

A

`6000 mu` C

B

`1200 mu`C

C

1200 C

D

6000 C

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To solve the problem of finding the charge on each capacitor when two capacitors of capacitance \(4 \mu F\) and \(6 \mu F\) are connected in series across a potential difference of \(500\) volts, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Calculate the Equivalent Capacitance For capacitors in series, the equivalent capacitance \(C_{eq}\) can be calculated using the formula: \[ \frac{1}{C_{eq}} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2} \] ...
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