Two capacitors C 1 and C 2 = 2C 1 are connected in a circuit with a switch between them as shown in the figure. Initially the switch is open and C 1 holds charge Q. The switch is closed. At steady state, the charge on each capacitor will be
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
In steady state charge on C 1 is 
and charge on C 2 is 
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