College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 16 - Electric Potential, Energy, and Capacitance - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 590: 27

Answer

(b) charge

Work Step by Step

The charge has no choice but to flow directly from one capacitor straight to the next capacitor in the series connection. Therefore, if the battery gives charge q, all capacitors get charge q.
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