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Published on: September 12, 2026
Five capacitors are connected as shown in the figure. Initially S is opened and all the capacitors are uncharged. When S is closed and steady state is obtained. Then find out potential difference between the points A and B in volt.

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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
24
(24)
Sol.

38 –
= 0
⇒ q = 24µC
V A –
– 9 –
= V B
V A – V B = 24 V
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