How Do Charges Distribute in Series vs. Parallel Circuits?

[ally1h]

Homework Statement

A series circuit consists of a 90.0 μF capacitor, a 180.0 μF, and a 12.0 V battery. Find the charge on each of the capacitors. Do the same for a parallel circuit.

Homework Equations

Q=VC

The Attempt at a Solution

I'm not too certain what the difference is in finding the charge between a parallel and series circuit.

 

[LowlyPion]

Homework Statement

A series circuit consists of a 90.0 μF capacitor, a 180.0 μF, and a 12.0 V battery. Find the charge on each of the capacitors. Do the same for a parallel circuit.

The Attempt at a Solution

I'm not too certain what the difference is in finding the charge between a parallel and series circuit.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor#Series_or_parallel_arrangements