Question

Three condensers C1, C2 and C3 are connected as shown to a battery. Which of them get charged by the battery?

• A. $C_1$only
• B. $C_2$and $C_3$only
• C. $C_1$and $C_3$only
• D. $C_1$, $C_2$ and $C_3$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$C_2$and $C_3$only

Observe that the plates of $C_1$are shorted by a wire, so the plates of $C_1$will be at same potential and hence no charge on $C_1$. For both $C_2$and $C_3$the Potential Difference equal to the battery voltage and hence they get charged