Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 25 - Capacitance - Problems - Page 744: 61c

Answer

When the switch is closed, the potential difference across capacitor 2 is reduced, so $10.8~\mu C$ of charge moves from capacitor 2 to capacitor 4.

Work Step by Step

When the switch is closed, $7.20~\mu C$ moves through point P from the battery to capacitor 1. Then in turn $7.20~\mu C$ moves from capacitor 1 to capacitor 4. However, when the switch is closed, the potential difference across capacitor 2 is reduced, so $10.8~\mu C$ of charge moves from capacitor 2 to capacitor 4. The total charge that ends up on capacitor 4 is $18.0~\mu C$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.