Question

N identical capacitors are joined in series and the combination is given a potential difference v. If these capacitors be disconnected and joined in parallel, what potential difference will be retained across the combination?

Answer 1

In parallel the potential deiffernce across each capacitor is 'V' volts,When connected in series the Potentail difference adds up to give the combined effect on nV

Answer 2

Answer:

V/n

Explanation: In a series combination, each capacitor will have a potential difference V/n, which will remain the same when the capacitors are joined in parallel. Hence potential difference across the parallel combination will be V/n.