To determine the charge across $C_2$, we first need to analyze the circuit configuration and identify the equivalent capacitance.

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Identify the Circuit Configuration:

   • The two $C_1$ capacitors on either side are in series.
   • $C_2$ and the $6.00 \, \mu\text{F}$ capacitor are in series with each other but connected in parallel with the combined capacitance of the two $C_1$ capacitors.

2. Calculate the Equivalent Capacitance of the Two $C_1$ Capacitors:

   • Since the two $C_1$ capacitors are in series, their combined capacitance, $C_{1,\text{eq}}$, is given by: $\frac{1}{C_{1,\text{eq}}} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_1} = \frac{2}{C_1}$ $C_{1,\text{eq}} = \frac{C_1}{2}$

3. Calculate the Combined Capacitance of $C_2$ and the $6.00 \, \mu\text{F}$ Capacitor:

   • Since $C_2$ and $6.00 \, \mu\text{F}$ are in series, their combined capacitance, $C_{2,\text{eq}}$, is given by: $\frac{1}{C_{2,\text{eq}}} = \frac{1}{C_2} + \frac{1}{6.00}$ Solving this equation will give the equivalent capacitance for $C_2$ and $6.00 \, \mu\text{F}$.

4. Determine the Total Capacitance in the Circuit:

   • Now, the total capacitance $C_{\text{total}}$ is the parallel combination of $C_{1,\text{eq}}$ and $C_{2,\text{eq}}$: $C_{\text{total}} = C_{1,\text{eq}} + C_{2,\text{eq}}$

5. Calculate the Total Charge in the Circuit:

   • Using $Q = C_{\text{total}} \cdot V$, where $V = 9.00 \, \text{V}$, we can find the total charge stored in the circuit.

6. Determine the Charge Across $C_2$:

   • Since $C_2$ is in series with the $6.00 \, \mu\text{F}$ capacitor, the charge across both will be the same. We can calculate this charge using the equivalent capacitance $C_{2,\text{eq}}$ and the voltage across it.

To provide a complete answer, I would need either the value of $C_1$ or we could proceed with these expressions. Let me know if you have that additional information or would like me to proceed with any specific calculations.

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Follow-Up Questions

1. What would be the effect on the total charge if the voltage source was increased?
2. How would the charge across $C_2$ change if $C_1$ had a different value?
3. What happens to the equivalent capacitance if another capacitor is added in parallel?
4. How would we calculate the potential difference across each capacitor?
5. How does adding capacitors in series affect the overall capacitance?

Tip

When capacitors are in series, the charge across each is the same because they all carry the same amount of charge in a closed-loop system.