Capacitors in Combination: the Four Identical Capacitors in the Circuit

Capacitors in combination: The four identical capacitors in the circuit shown in the figure are initially uncharged. Let the charges on the capacitors be Q₁, Q₂, Q₃, and Q₄ and the potential differences across them be V₁, V₂, V₃, and V₄. The switch is thrown first to position A and kept there for a long time. It is then thrown to position B. Which of the following conditions is true with the switch in position B?

A) V₁ = V₂ = V₃ = V₄
B) V₁ = V₀
C) V₁ + V₂ + V₃ + V₄ = V₀
D) Q₁ = 3 Q₂
E) Q₁ = Q₂