Two capacitors of capacitance C1 = 2C and C2 = 3C  are connected in parallel across a cell with emf V. What is the value of the charge on capacitor C1? Select one: a. CV/2 b. 2C/V c. 2CV d. V/2C Clear my choice

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Two capacitors of capacitance C1 = 2C and C2 = 3C  are connected in parallel across a cell with emf V.

What is the value of the charge on capacitor C1?

Select one:
a. CV/2
b. 2C/V
c. 2CV
d. V/2C
Clear my choice
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