Two capacitors with C_A greater than C_B are connected in parallel with a battery.Which of the following is true? A)There is more potential difference across C_A. B)There is more potential difference across C_B. C)There is the same charge stored on each capacitor. D)There is the same potential difference across both capacitors.

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Since the two capacitors are connected in parallel, they have the same potential difference across them. Additionally, the charge stored on each capacitor is directly proportional to its capacitance, so we cannot determine whether the same charge is stored on each capacitor without knowing their specific capacitance values. Therefore, the correct answer is D - there is the same potential difference across both capacitors.

Two Capacitors with CA Greater Than CB Are Connected in Parallel

Two Capacitors with C_A Greater Than C_B Are Connected in Parallel