Charge is the same if C1 and C2 are in series?help

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When capacitors C1 (6.0 µF) and C2 (8.0 µF) are connected in series, the charge (Q) on both capacitors is indeed the same. This is a fundamental principle of series circuits, where the total capacitance (Ctotal) can be calculated using the formula 1/Ctotal = 1/C1 + 1/C2. In series configurations, while the charge remains constant, the voltage across each capacitor may differ based on their capacitance values.

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Charge is the same if C1 and C2 are in series??help ASAP

Homework Statement



If C1(=6.0uF) and C2(=8.0uF) are in series,,, then Q1and Q2 are the same??


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Could anyone tell me the concepts ?!
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Series...1/Ctotal = 1/C1 + 1/C2
Current is constant
Charge is constant(??)
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Parallel... Ctotal = C1 +C2
Voltage is constant...


what else do i need to know??


Please reply ASAP! Thanks
 
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