How do the charge Q3 stored in the 3 μF capacitor and the voltage V3 across

Question

Three capacitors are connected to a 5 V source, as shown in the circuit diagram above.

How do the charge Q₃ stored in the 3 μF capacitor and the voltage V₃ across it compare with those of the 6 μF capacitor?

	Charge	Voltage
(A)	Q3 < Q6	V3 = V6
(B)	Q3 = Q6	V3 < V6
(C)	Q3 = Q6	V3 > V6
(D)	Q3 > Q6	V3 = V6
(E)	Q3 > Q6	V3 > V6

Answer 1

The correct option is: (C)

Explanation:

In series the capacitors have the same charge, but the smaller capacitor will have the larger potential difference (to force the same charge on a smaller area).