Two identical capacitors are joined in parallel and charged to a potential V. Then these are separated and connected in series with the positive plate of one connected to the negative ofthe other. Then the
A
the potential difference between the plates becomes 2V
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B
the energy stored in the system increases
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C
the charges on the free plates are enhanced
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D
the charges on the plates connected together are destroyed
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Solution
The correct option is A the potential difference between the plates becomes 2V When they are connected in parallel, each capacitor will have a
potential V. When they are joined in series having each of potential V,
then total potential across the two extreme plates of the capacitor = V +
V = 2V.