When two capacitors, C1 and C2, which hold charges Q1 and Q2, and have potential

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When two capacitors, C1 and C2, which hold charges Q1 and Q2, and have potentials V1 and V2 across their plates. When the capacitors are hooked up in SERIES....(check all that are true) Select all that are True.

the total charge separated by the equivalent capacitance is equal to the charge on ONE of the capacitors (Q1, for example)

the voltages V1 and V2 MUST be equal

the total charge separated by the equivalent capacitance is equal to Q1 + Q2

the voltage across the equivalent capacitance is equal to the voltage across ONE of the capacitors (V1, for example)

the total voltage across the capacitors is equal to V1 + V2

the charges Q1 and Q2 MUST be equal

Explanation / Answer

in a series combination total charge on the capacitor is equals to the charge on the individual capacitor

q = q1 = q2

in a series total voltage v = v1+v2

q1and q2 must be equal

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