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1 .       The second of two capacitors has twice the charge and half the voltage. Its energy is [Hint]

 
 
 
 


2 .       The second of two capacitors has twice the charge and half the voltage. The capacitance of the second is [Hint]

 
 
 
 


3 .       A proton is accelerated from rest through a potential of 500 volts. Its final kinetic energy is [Hint]

 
 
 
 


4 .       What is the final velocity of the proton in the previous problem? (The mass of the proton is 1.67x10-27 kg) [Hint]

 
 
 
 


5 .       An alpha particle (Q=+2e) is accelerated from rest through a potential difference of 500 volts. Its final kinetic energy is [Hint]

 
 
 
 


6 .       Two alpha particles are placed near each other so that each experiences a potential of 500 volts. They are allowed to fly far apart. What is the final potential of each? [Hint]

 
 
 
 


7 .       What is the final kinetic energy of each alpha particle in the previous question? [Hint]

 
 
 
 


8 .      

If Q1 and Q2 are equal and oppositely charged, what is the potential at point B? [Hint]

 
 
 
 


9 .       In the previous question the work required to move a positive charge from A to B is [Hint]

 
 
 
 


10 .      

If both charges in the figure are positive and the potential at B is 500 volts, what is the potential at A, 3 meters above the point B? [Hint]

 
 
 
 


11 .      

If Q1 in the above figure is twice Q2 and both are positive, where can a point of zero potential be found? [Hint]

 
 
 
 


12 .       In the previous question if Q1 is negative and twice Q2 which is positive where will the potential be zero? [Hint]

 
 
 
 


13 .      
What is the equivalent capacitance of the two capacitors in series in the figure? [Hint]

 
 
 
 


14 .       What is the charge on the 30 microF capacitor in the circuit in question 13? [Hint]

 
 
 
 


15 .       What is the voltage across C2 (above)? [Hint]

 
 
 
 






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