Question

Two capacitors C1 and C2 = 2C1 are connected in a circuit with a switch between them as shown in the figure. Initially the switch is open and C1 holds charge Q. The switch is closed. At steady state, the charge on each capacitor will be

(a) Q, 2Q

(b) Q/3, 2Q/3

(c) 3Q/2, 3Q

(d) 2Q/3, 4Q/3

Answer

(b) Q/3, 2Q/3

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