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The capacitors A and B are connected in series with a battery as shown in the figure. When the switch S is closed and the two capacitors get charged fully, then-

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B
In series combination, charge on each capacitor is same. Potential difference divides in the inverse ratio of capacities.
Potential difference across

Potential difference across

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