Four Capacitors: What is the charge on C4

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The discussion centers on calculating the charge on capacitor C4 in a circuit with a voltage of 9.0 V, where capacitors C1 and C2 are both 27.2 μF, and capacitors C3 and C4 are both 13.6 μF. The user attempted to use the summation of charges and multiply by the voltage but faced difficulties in arriving at the correct answer. The correct approach involves understanding the series and parallel configurations of capacitors to determine the charge on C4 accurately.

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I have been struggling to figure this question out lately and could use some help setting it up correctly.

As shown in the figure, V = 9.0 V, C1 = C2 = 27.2 μF, and C3 = C4 = 13.6 μF. What is the charge on capacitor 4?

I have tried using the summation of charges and then multiplying by the given potential but I am not getting anywhere, can anyone help me?
 
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ajkess1994 said:
I have been struggling to figure this question out lately and could use some help setting it up correctly.

As shown in the figure, V = 9.0 V, C1 = C2 = 27.2 μF, and C3 = C4 = 13.6 μF. What is the charge on capacitor 4?

I have tried using the summation of charges and then multiplying by the given potential but I am not getting anywhere, can anyone help me?

As shown in what figure?
 

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