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Chapter 6.3, Problem 3bT
Make the following prediction on the basis of your observations of this circuit. Do not use a voltmeter.
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1. Just after the switch is closed:
• What id the potential difference across the bulb? Explain how you can tell from the brightness of the bulb.
• What is the potential difference across each of the capacitors? Explain your reasoning.
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2. A long time after the switch is closed:
• What is the potential difference across the bulb? Explain how you can tell.
• What is the sum of the potential difference across the two capacitors? Explain.
• Is the final charge on capacitor 1 greater than, less than, or equal to the final charge on capacitor 2? Explain.
Use the voltmeter to check your predictions in part B.
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