Consider two capacitors with unequal capacitance connected in series to a batter

Question

Consider two capacitors with unequal capacitance connected in series to a battery. Which of the following statements are true? 1) The charge stored on each of the capacitors is the same. 2) The algebraic sum of the voltages across the two capacitors is equal to the voltage supplied by the battery. 3) The equivalent capacitance of the combination of the two capacitors is greater than the capacitance of either of the capacitors. 4) The equivalent capacitance of the combination of the two capacitors is less than the capacitance of either of the capacitors. 5) The voltage across each of the capacitors is the same. 6) The sum of the charges stored on each capacitor is equal to the charge supplied by the battery. Remember, it's likely that more than one of these are correct. Thanks for the help guys!

Explanation / Answer

1) The sum of the charge stored on each capacitor is equal to the charge supplied by the battery. 2) The voltage across each of the capacitors is the same. 5) The equivalent capacitance of the combination is greater than the capacitance of either of the capacitors.

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