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Homework Statement
The switch is initially open and the capacitors are uncharged. The applied potential difference Vab = +210V.
a.) What is the potential difference Vcd?
b.) What is the potential difference across each capacitor when the switch is closed?
c.) How much charge flowed through the switch when it was closed?
Homework Equations
I'm thinking this will be all I need:
Q=CV
3. The Attempt at a Solution
I can't even visualize what happens when the switch closes, so I'd like to start there. When the switch closes, more current will divert to the bottom capacitor since it will offer less resistance, but my solution manual says it changes the entire circuit setup.
I've attached the problem statement and the solution manual setup statement.