Question

1. The terminals of a battery are connected across two different capacitors in parallel. Which of the following statements are correct? (There may be more than one correct statement. Indicate all that apply).

a) The larger capacitor carries more charge than the smaller capacitor.

b) The larger capacitor carries less charge than the smaller capacitor.

c) The potential difference across each capacitor is the same.

d) The potential difference across the larger capacitor is greater than the potential difference across the smaller capacitor.

e) The potential difference is greatest across the capacitor closest to the battery.

2. The terminals of a battery are connected across two different capacitors in series. Which of the following statements are correct? (There may be more than one correct statement. Indicate all that apply)

a) The smaller capacitor carries more charge.

b) The larger capacitor carries less charge.

c) The charge on each capacitor is the same.

d) The potential difference across each capacitor is the same.

e) The potential difference is greatest across the capacitor closest to the positive terminal.

Answer 1