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Two capacitors with capacities `C_(1)` and `C_(2)` ,are charged to potentials `V_(1)` and `V_(2)` respectively.When they are connected in parallel,the ratio of their respective charges is ....?

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To solve the problem of finding the ratio of the charges on two capacitors when they are connected in parallel, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Capacitor Basics**: - The charge \( Q \) on a capacitor is given by the formula: \[ Q = C \cdot V ...
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