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### (a) **What is the equivalent capacitance (in µF) of all the capacitors in the entire circuit?**

The circuit has two branches, each with a capacitor combination. We can break it down as follows:
- The two capacitors \( C_1 = 43.80 \, \mu F \) are in parallel on the left and right.
- The other two capacitors \( C_2 = 37.80 \, \mu F \) and \( C_3 = 6.00 \, \mu F \) are in series across the top branch.

1. **Capacitors in Series**: For capacitors in series, the equivalent capacitance \( C_{eq} \) is given by:
   \[
   \frac{1}{C_{eq}} = \frac{1}{C_2} + \frac{1}{C_3}
   \]
   Plugging in the values:
   \[
   \frac{1}{C_{eq}} = \frac{1}{37.80} + \frac{1}{6.00}
   \]
   Solving this gives \( C_{eq} \).

2. **Capacitors in Parallel**: The total capacitance of capacitors in parallel is the sum:
   \[
   C_{total} = C_1 + C_{eq}
   \]

### (b) **What is the charge (in µC) stored by each capacitor?**

Once we have the total capacitance from (a), we can calculate the total charge stored using the relationship:
\[
Q = C V
\]
where \( C \) is the capacitance and \( V = 9.00 \, V \) is the potential difference across the battery.

Then, we can use the potential difference across each branch to find the charge on individual capacitors.

### (c) **What is the potential difference (in V) across each capacitor?**

Using the calculated charges, the potential difference across each capacitor is determined using the formula:
\[
V = \frac{Q}{C}
\]

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Here are five related questions to think about:
1. How do capacitors in series and parallel affect total capacitance?
2. How can you calculate the charge stored in each capacitor if the equivalent capacitance is known?
3. What is the relationship

The circuit in the figure below contains a 9.00 V battery and four capacitors. The two capacitors on the left and right both have the same capacitance of C1 = 43.80 µF. The capacitors in the top two branches have capacitances of 6.00 µF and C2 = 37.80 µF.

Learn how to analyze a circuit containing a 9.00 V battery and four capacitors with given capacitances. This problem covers key electrical concepts, including capacitors in series and parallel, total capacitance, charge stored by each capacitor, and the potential difference across each. Suitable for students in Grades 10-12 or introductory college-level physics.

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