In the Circuit Shown in the Figure, the Capacitors Are

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the circuit shown in the figure, the capacitors are initially uncharged. The switch is first thrown to position A and kept there for a long time. It is then thrown to position B. Let the charges on the capacitors be Q₁, Q₂, and Q₃ and the potential differences across them be V₁, V₂, and V₃. Which of the following conditions must be true with the switch in position B?

• A) V₁ = V₂ = V₃
• B) V₁ + V₂ = V₃
• C) V₃ = V₀
• D) Q₁ = Q₂ = Q₃
• E) Q₁ + Q₂ = Q₃

---

Definitions:

Joint Venture

A business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific project or business activity.

Joint Operation

An arrangement where two or more parties undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control, where the parties have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities.

One-Line Method

An accounting technique used in the consolidation of financial statements where a parent company reports the net assets and results of a subsidiary in a single line.

Joint Venture Liabilities

The financial obligations that are incurred jointly by partners in a venture, which must be settled together.