Electrostatics Question 756
Question:The capacitor A has a charge q on it whereas vB is uncharged. The charge appearing on the capacitor B a long time after the switch is closed is
Options:
A) zero
B) $ q/2 $
C) $ q $
D) $ 2q $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] When S is closed, there will be no shifting of negative charge from plate A to B as the charge -q is held by the charge +q. Neither there will be any shifting of charge from B to A.
