The network shown is assembled with uncharged capacitors X , Y, and Z, with $C X = 4.0 \mu \mathrm { F }$ $\mathrm { CY } = 3.0 \mu \mathrm { F }$ and $C Z = 5.0 \mu \mathrm { F }$ The switches S₁ and S₂ are initially open, and a potential difference V_ab = 120 V is applied between points a and b. After the network is assembled, switch S₁ is then closed, but switch S₂ is kept open. How much energy is finally stored in capacitor X? A) 29 mJ B) 0.48 mJ C) 0.24 mJ D) 58 mJ E) 0.96 mJ

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The Answer of The network shown is assembled with uncharged capacitors X , Y, and Z, with $C X = 4.0 \mu \mathrm { F }$ $\mathrm { CY } = 3.0 \mu \mathrm { F }$ and $C Z = 5.0 \mu \mathrm { F }$ The switches S₁ and S₂ are initially open, and a potential difference V_ab = 120 V is applied between points a and b. After the network is assembled, switch S₁ is then closed, but switch S₂ is kept open. How much energy is finally stored in capacitor X? A) 29 mJ B) 0.48 mJ C) 0.24 mJ D) 58 mJ E) 0.96 mJ

The Network Shown Is Assembled with Uncharged Capacitors X CX=4.0μFC X = 4.0 \mu \mathrm { F }CX=4.0μF

The Network Shown Is Assembled with Uncharged Capacitors X $C X = 4.0 \mu \mathrm { F }$