Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 25 - Capacitance - Questions - Page 739: 5b

Answer

The charge $q_1$ is the same as previously.

Work Step by Step

Initially, the potential difference across $C_1$ is equal to the battery voltage. Then $C_2$ is added in parallel. When two capacitors are in parallel, the potential difference across each capacitor is equal. The potential difference across each capacitor will be equal to the battery voltage. Therefore, the potential difference across $C_1$ is the same as previously. Note that in general: $~~q = C~V$ Since the potential difference across $C_1$ is the same as previously, the charge $q_1$ is also the same as previously.
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