In the Circuit Shown in the Figure,the Capacitors Are Initially

question 3

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:

Experimenter's Bias

A distortion in research outcomes due to the researcher's expectations influencing the study.

Social Desirability

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often leading to over-reporting of 'positive' behaviors or under-reporting of 'negative' behaviors.

Independent Variable

In experimental and statistical research, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Manipulated

Altered or controlled in a deliberate way, often to achieve a specific outcome or effect in research or other contexts.