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A capacity of capacity `C_(1)` is charged up to `V` volt and then connected to an uncharged capacitor of capacity `C_(2)`. Then final potential difference across each will be

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`(C_(2))/(C_(1)+C_(2))V_(0)`

B

`(C_(1))/(C_(1)+C_(2))V_(0)`

C

`(C_(1)+C_(2))/(C_(2))`

D

`(C_(1)+C_(2))/(C_(1))V_(0)`

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the situation where a charged capacitor \( C_1 \) is connected to an uncharged capacitor \( C_2 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Initial Charge on Capacitor \( C_1 \)**: - The capacitor \( C_1 \) is charged to a potential \( V \). - The charge \( Q \) on capacitor \( C_1 \) can be calculated using the formula: \[ Q = C_1 \cdot V \] 2. **Connecting Capacitors**: - When capacitor \( C_1 \) is connected to the uncharged capacitor \( C_2 \), the total charge \( Q \) remains constant, but it will redistribute between the two capacitors. 3. **Final Voltage Across Both Capacitors**: - Let the final potential difference across both capacitors be \( V_f \). Since they are in parallel, the voltage across both capacitors will be the same. - The total charge after connection is still \( Q \), which is now distributed across both capacitors. The relationship can be expressed as: \[ Q = C_1 \cdot V_f + C_2 \cdot V_f \] - This can be rearranged to: \[ Q = V_f (C_1 + C_2) \] 4. **Substituting for Charge \( Q \)**: - Substitute \( Q = C_1 \cdot V \) into the equation: \[ C_1 \cdot V = V_f (C_1 + C_2) \] 5. **Solving for Final Voltage \( V_f \)**: - Rearranging the equation to solve for \( V_f \): \[ V_f = \frac{C_1 \cdot V}{C_1 + C_2} \] 6. **Conclusion**: - The final potential difference across each capacitor after they are connected is: \[ V_f = \frac{C_1 \cdot V}{C_1 + C_2} \] ### Final Answer: The final potential difference across each capacitor will be: \[ V_f = \frac{C_1 \cdot V}{C_1 + C_2} \]
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