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Q. In the circuit shown in figure, the charge on the $5\, \mu F$ capacitor will bePhysics Question Image

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Solution:

Potential difference across upper branch is $6 \,V$.
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$V_{2}=V\left(\frac{C_{1}}{C_{1}+C_{2}}\right)=10\left[\frac{3}{3+7}\right]=3 \,V$
Hence, potential difference across $5 \,\mu F$ capacitor is $3 \,V$.
Thus, charge in $5 \,\mu F$ capacitor is
$Q_{5 \mu F }=5 \times 3=15\, \mu C$