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Assertion- In a series combination of capacitors, charge on each capacitor is same.
Reason- In such a combination, charge cannot move only along one route.

A

If both assertion and reason are ture and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertin and reason are ture but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion .

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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To analyze the given statements about capacitors in series, we can break down the problem step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Series Combination of Capacitors**: - In a series combination, capacitors are connected end to end, and the same amount of charge flows through each capacitor. 2. **Assertion Statement**: - The assertion states that "In a series combination of capacitors, the charge on each capacitor is the same." - This is true because when capacitors are connected in series, the charge that accumulates on the plates of each capacitor must be equal. If one capacitor has a charge \( Q \), then all capacitors in the series will also have the same charge \( Q \). 3. **Reason Statement**: - The reason states that "In such a combination, charge cannot move only along one route." - This is also true. In a series circuit, the path for charge flow is continuous, and the charge must pass through each capacitor sequentially. Therefore, it cannot take multiple paths; it must follow the single route provided by the series connection. 4. **Conclusion**: - Since both the assertion and the reason are true, we also need to determine if the reason correctly explains the assertion. - The reason explains why the charge on each capacitor is the same: because the charge has only one path to follow through the series connection. Therefore, the reason is indeed a correct explanation of the assertion. ### Final Answer: Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. ---
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