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In the circuit shown in Fig, initially `K_(1)` is closed and `K_(2)` is open . What are the charges on each capacitor.
Then `K_(1)` was opened and `K_(2)` was closed (order is important). What will be the charge on each capacitor now ? `[C = 1muF]`

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the circuit in two parts: first when switch K1 is closed and K2 is open, and then when K1 is opened and K2 is closed. ### Part 1: K1 Closed and K2 Open 1. **Understanding the Circuit Configuration**: - Initially, K1 is closed, allowing current to flow through the circuit, while K2 is open, preventing any current from flowing through that branch. - We have three capacitors: C1, C2, and C3. 2. **Identifying Charges on Capacitors**: - Let the charge on capacitor C1 be Q1, on C2 be Q2, and on C3 be Q3. - Since K2 is open, capacitor C3 will not have any charge, so we have: \[ Q3 = 0 \] 3. **Capacitors in Series**: - Capacitors C1 and C2 are in series. In a series configuration, the charge on each capacitor is the same: \[ Q1 = Q2 = Q \] - Therefore, we can denote the charge on both C1 and C2 as Q. 4. **Calculating Equivalent Capacitance**: - The equivalent capacitance (C_eq) for capacitors in series is given by: \[ \frac{1}{C_{eq}} = \frac{1}{C1} + \frac{1}{C2} \] - If we assume C1 = C2 = 1 µF, then: \[ C_{eq} = \frac{C1 \cdot C2}{C1 + C2} = \frac{1 \cdot 1}{1 + 1} = \frac{1}{2} \, \mu F = 0.5 \, \mu F \] 5. **Finding the Total Charge**: - If the voltage across the series combination is V (let’s assume V = 9V), the total charge Q can be calculated using: \[ Q = C_{eq} \cdot V = 0.5 \, \mu F \cdot 9V = 4.5 \, \mu C \] - Therefore, we find: \[ Q1 = Q2 = 4.5 \, \mu C \quad \text{and} \quad Q3 = 0 \] ### Part 2: K1 Opened and K2 Closed 1. **Switching the Configuration**: - Now, K1 is opened, and K2 is closed. The charge on C1 will remain the same because it is isolated from the circuit: \[ Q1' = Q1 = 4.5 \, \mu C \] 2. **Redistributing Charge**: - Capacitors C2 and C3 are now in parallel since K2 is closed. The charge on C2 (Q2) will redistribute between C2 and C3. - Since both capacitors have the same capacitance (1 µF), the charge will split equally: \[ Q2' = Q3' = \frac{Q2}{2} = \frac{4.5 \, \mu C}{2} = 2.25 \, \mu C \] 3. **Final Charges**: - The final charges on each capacitor are: \[ Q1' = 4.5 \, \mu C, \quad Q2' = 2.25 \, \mu C, \quad Q3' = 2.25 \, \mu C \] ### Summary of Charges - Initially (K1 closed, K2 open): - \( Q1 = 4.5 \, \mu C \) - \( Q2 = 4.5 \, \mu C \) - \( Q3 = 0 \) - After switching (K1 open, K2 closed): - \( Q1' = 4.5 \, \mu C \) - \( Q2' = 2.25 \, \mu C \) - \( Q3' = 2.25 \, \mu C \)
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