If three unequal capacitors, initially uncharged, are connected in series across
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Question
If three unequal capacitors, initially uncharged, are connected in series across a battery, which of the following statements are true?
a.) The capacitor with the largest capacitance has the greatest charge.
b.) The largest voltage appears across the capacitor with the smallest capacitance
c.) The capacitor with the smallest capacitance has the smallest charge.
d.) The largest voltage appears across the capacitor with the largest capacitance.
e.) The equivalent capacitance is greater than any of the individual capacitances.
Explanation / Answer
d.) The largest voltage appears across the capacitor with the largest capacitance.