CBSE Class 12-science Answered

Applying formula for series capacitance, we have equivalent capacitance for two capacitors =

 Now, the electrical energy stored in a capacitor ,

 It is easier to use the formula , because capacitors in series have the same charge stored on their plates.

Let’s first find the charge on each capacitor

Charge on each capacitor = 24 × 60 C = 1440 C.                                                

The energy stored in the system of two capacitors,

=

Now, the capacitors in series with different capacitances will not have the same potential difference across them but the potential differences should add up to the total applied voltage of 60 V.

The potential difference across the first capacitor = V=q/C= 1440/60 = 24 V

and the potential difference across the second capacitor = 60 – 24 V = 36 V.