Q.
In an adjoining figure are shown three capacitors $C_{1},C_{2}$ and $C_{3}$ joined to a battery. The correct condition will be (Symbols have their usual meanings)
A) $Q_{1} = Q_{2} = Q_{3}$ and $V_{1} = V_{2} = V_{3} = V$
B) $Q_{1} = Q_{2} + Q_{3}$ and $V = V_{1} + V_{2} + V_{3}$
C) $Q_{1} = Q_{2} + Q_{3}$ and $V = V_{1} + V_{2}$
D) $Q_{2} = Q_{3}$ and $V_{2} = V_{3}$
Explanation
(c) $Q_{1} = Q_{2} + Q_{3}$ because in series combination charge is same on both condenser and $V = V_{1} + V_{2}$ because in parallel combination $V_{2} = V_{3}$
Hence $V = V_{1} + V_{2}$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.