Electrostatics 5 Question 27
29. Consider the situation shown in the figure. The capacitor $A$ has a charge $q$ on it whereas $B$ is uncharged. The charge appearing on the capacitor $B$ a long time after the switch is closed is
(2001, 1M)
(a) zero
(b) $q / 2$
(c) $q$
(d) $2 q$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 29. (a)
Solution:
- Due to attraction with positive charge, the negative charge on capacitor $A$ will not flow through the switch $S$.
