Question 434: Electrostatics & Capacitance

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Initially $n$ identical capacitors are joined in parallel and are charged to potential V. Now they are separated and joined in series. Then

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Energy will remain the same due to conservation of energy
In case 1 , each capacitor is charged to p.d. V So, when they are connected in series, the p.d. will be nV

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potential difference and total energy of the combination remain the same.

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potential difference remains the same and energy increases n times.

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potential difference becomes nV and energy remains the same.

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potential difference is nV and energy increases n times.

Electrostatics & Capacitance

Initially n identical capacitors are joined in parallel and are charged to potential V. Now they are separated and joined in series. Then

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