Two capacitors,C₁ and C₂,are connected in series across a source of potential difference.With the potential source still connected,a dielectric is now inserted between the plates of capacitor C₁.What happens to the charge on capacitor C₂? A) The charge on C₂ increases. B) The charge on C₂ decreases. C) The charge on C₂ remains the same.

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When a dielectric is inserted into C1, its capacitance increases, leading to an increase in the total charge stored in the series circuit, which increases the charge on C2.

Two Capacitors,C1 and C2,are Connected in Series Across a Source

Two Capacitors,C₁ and C₂,are Connected in Series Across a Source