Two capacitors connected in parallel having the capacities C1 and C2 are given ′q′ charge, which is distributed among them. The ratio of the charge on C1 and C2 will be :
C2C1
C1C2
C1C2
1C1C2
A
C1C2
B
C1C2
C
C2C1
D
1C1C2
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The correct option is AC1C2
In case of parallel connection, the potential difference across both of them will be same.
For first capacitor, potential difference is,
V=q1C1
Similarly, for second capacitor,
V=q2C2
Thus,
q1C1=q2C2
q1q2=C1C2
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