Capacitors in Combination: Two capacitors are connected as shown in the figure, with C1 = 4.0 µF and C2 = 7.0 µF. If a voltage source V = 90 V is applied across the combination, find the potential difference across C1.

A. 57 V
B. 36 V
C. 60 V
D. 9.0 V


Answer: A

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