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For the capacitor network shown in the figure (please see the attachment), the potential difference across ab is 36 V.

1.) Find the total charge stored in this network. Answer in uF.
Express your answer using two significant figures.

2.) Find the charge on each capacitor.
Enter your answers numerically separated by a comma. Express your answers using two significant figures.

3.) Find the total energy stored in the network. Change from uF to uJ
Express your answer using two significant figures.

4.) Find the energy stored in each capacitor. Use uJ.
Enter your answers numerically separated by a comma. Express your answers using two significant figures.

5.) Find the potential difference across each capacitor.
Enter your answers numerically separated by a comma. Express your answers using two significant figures.

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