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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 18 Objective Question

Question

When capacitors are connected in series, ........ remains the same.
Options
A voltage across each capacitor
B charge
Correct Answer
C capacitance
D resistance
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In a series combination, the same current flows through each capacitor for the same time, so each capacitor stores the same amount of charge.

Hint

Think about what quantity is shared/unchanged when elements are in series (compare to current in series resistors).

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