In the Circuit Shown in the Figure, the Capacitors Are

question 22

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

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