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Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Capacitance MCQ (Single Correct)

When a charged capacitor is connected with an uncharged capacitor, then which of the following is/are correct option/options.

A
the magnitude of charge on the charged capacitor decreases.
B
a steady state is obtained after which no further flow of charge occurs.
C
the total potential energy stored in the capacitors remains conserved.
D
the charge conservation is always true.

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(a, b, d)

Magnitude of charge on the charged capacitor decreases and total charge is conserved.

At V 1 = V 2

⇒ no further flow of charge occurs i.e. condition of steady state.

In charge flow energy is consumed in heat.

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