A Capacitor C "Has a Charge Q

question 5

Multiple Choice

A capacitor C "has a charge Q". The actual charges on its plates are:

• A) Q, Q
• B) Q/2, Q/2
• C) Q, -Q
• D) Q/2, -Q/2
• E) Q, 0

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) formed when a hydrogen atom loses its electron, playing a crucial role in acid-base chemistry.

Phosphate Ions

Inorganic chemical species consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, carrying a negative charge.

Chloroplast Membrane

The envelope surrounding a chloroplast, consisting of an inner and an outer lipid bilayer, that regulates the passage of molecules in and out of the chloroplast.

Calvin-Benson Cycle

A series of biochemical reactions taking place in the chloroplasts of photosynthetic organisms, crucial for converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose, using sunlight energy.