Answer:


Explanation:
<u>a)</u>
<u>Identify the unknown: </u>
The charge and energy stored if the capacitors are connected in series
<u>List the Knowns: </u>
Capacitance of the first capacitor:
= 2цF = 2 x 10-6 F
Capacitance of the second capacitor
= 7.4цF = 7.4 x 10-6 F
Voltage of battery: V = 9 V
<u>Set Up the Problem:
</u>
Capacitance of a series combination:
+............

Capacitance of a series combination is given by:

Then the charge stored in the series combination is:

Energy stored in the series combination is:

<u>Solve the Problem: </u>

<u>b)</u>
<u>Identify the unknown: </u>
The charge and energy stored if the capacitors are connected in parallel
<u>Set Up the Problem: </u>
Capacitance of a parallel combination:


Capacitance of a parallel combination is given by

Then the charge stored in the parallel combination is

Energy stored in the parallel combination is:

<u>Solve the Problem: </u><em> </em>
