Two Identical Capacitors a and B Are Connected Across a Battery

question 133

Multiple Choice

Two identical capacitors A and B are connected across a battery, as shown. If mica κ = 5.4) is inserted in A,

• A) both capacitors will retain the same charge.
• B) B will have the larger charge.
• C) A will have the larger charge.
• D) the potential difference across B will increase.
• E) the potential difference across A will increase.

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