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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 23 Objective Question

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A 2 uF and a 1 uF capacitor are connected in series and charged from a battery, storing charges P and Q respectively. When disconnected and charged separately from the same battery, they have charges R and S. Then:
Options
A R > S > Q = P
Correct Answer
B P > Q > R = S
C R > P = Q > S
D R = P > S = Q
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In series both carry the same charge, so P=Q. Series C = 2/3 uF, P=Q=(2/3)V. Charged separately, R=2V, S=1V. Ranking: R > S > Q=P.

Hint

In series both carry the same charge, so P=Q.

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