Capacitor is connected in series with an unknown capacitor

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Fields and their consequences · Fields and their consequences

Problem

Capacitor C1=5.0 μFC_1 = 5.0\,\mu\text{F} is connected in series with an unknown capacitor C2C_2. When the series combination is connected to a 30\,\text{V} battery and fully charged, the potential difference across C1C_1 is measured to be 10\,\text{V}. Determine the value of C2C_2.

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