The capacitors in the circuit in Figure 14 are identical and initially uncharged.

      

The capacitors in the circuit in Figure 14 are identical and initially uncharged.
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Switch S1 is closed while switch S2 remains open. After sometimes, switch S1 is opened and switch S2 closed. Determine the final reading of the voltmeter, V.

  

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John
Q = CV = 3 C, since V = 3

when closed the charge is shared, i.e.

$\frac{Q}{2}$ = CV

V = $\frac{Q}{2C}$

but Q = 3C

V = $\frac{34}{24}$ = 1.5 V
johnmulu answered the question on May 26, 2017 at 13:22


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