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flyingpig
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Homework Statement
This is a lab problem, I sort of got an idea, but the instructions are holding me back from answering it properly
Instructions in manual said:If two capacitors with different nominal capacitances, C1 and C2 (both initially uncharged) are connected in seris with a power supply set to some 10.0V. What will the voltage across each capacitor be?
Alright I can do the math, but in reality something is wrong with my data
flyingpig's data said:C1 = 3300uF
C2 = 2200uF
V1 = 4.4V
V2 = 5.6V
Predictions using math
V1 = 4V
V2 = 6V
So what is the problem? The capacitors were not charged, how did I manage to get 4.4V and 5.6V? I must have charged it up right? I know this is a stupid question but I need some confidence.