Calculating Voltage Across Capacitors | Series & Parallel Connections

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To calculate the voltage across the 10.3μF capacitor connected in parallel with the 2.41μF capacitor in series with a 7.38μF capacitor, first determine the equivalent capacitance of the series connection. The total voltage from the 30.0-V battery is divided among the capacitors based on their capacitance values. After finding the voltage across the 2.41μF capacitor, this voltage will be the same across the 10.3μF capacitor due to the parallel connection. The approach does not require calculating the total energy produced by the capacitors. Understanding the series and parallel relationships is essential for solving this problem.
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A 2.41microF and a 7.38microF capacitor are connected in series across a 30.0-V battery. A 10.3microF capacitor is then connected in parallel across the 2.41-microF capacitor. Determine the voltage across the 10.3-F capacitor.

How do i approach this question. do i start by finding the total energy produced by the capacitors? since E=1/2 CV^2 .
 
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