Question

The capacitors are reconnected in series, and the combination is again connected to the battery. From the same choices, choose the one that is true.

a) The potential difference across each capacitor is the same, and the equivalent capacitance is greater than any of the capacitors in the group.
b) The capacitor with the smallest capacitance carries the largest charge.
c) The potential differences across the capacitors are the same only if the capacitances are the same.
d) All capacitors have the same charge, and the equivalent capacitance is greater than the capacitance of any of the capacitors in the group.
e) The capacitor with the largest capacitance carries the smallest charge.

Answer 1

This question appear incomplete

Step-by-step explanation:

This question appear incomplete. However, when capacitors are connected in series, the total capacitance is usually less than the capacitance of individual capacitor. This is because the total capacitance can be calculated as 1 ÷ 1/C₁ + 1/C₂ +1/C₃...

The formula above does not refer to the charge; this is because capacitors connected in series have the same charge (regardless of the capacitance). Also, the largest potential difference occur in the capacitor with the smallest/lowest capacitance.