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A battery of potential V stores charge q on a combination of two identical capacitors. What are the potential difference across the end the charge or either capacitors if the capacitors are (a) in parallel and (b) in series?

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To solve the problem of finding the potential difference across the ends of two identical capacitors when connected to a battery of potential V, we will consider two scenarios: (a) when the capacitors are connected in parallel and (b) when they are connected in series. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **(a) Capacitors in Parallel:** 1. **Understanding the Configuration:** - When two capacitors are connected in parallel, they share the same voltage across their terminals. ...
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