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Homework Statement
I've attached a photo of a circuit with a battery and three capacitors. I have a qualitative question about the problem. In the diagram, four points (a through d) have been labeled. The problem asks how many electrons pass through the wire at those points. Is it ok to make the following statements about each point? I'm having a hard time explaining what I think happens, which I think is indicative of my lack of understanding of this topic.
- The magnitude of the charge that accrues on the equivalent capacitor C123 is equal to the magnitude of the charge that passes through point a.
- The magnitude of the charge that accrues on capacitor C1 is equal to the magnitude of that charge at point b, since it's right after the capacitor.
- The magnitude of the charge that accrues on capacitor C2 is equal to the magnitude of the charge at point c, since it's right after that capacitor.
- The magnitude of the charge that accrues on point d is equal to the magnitude of the charge that accrues on C3, since the charge has to pass through d to get to C3.
Some of my wording may be really awkward...If it is, please don't hesitate to call me out on it. My wording above is the best way I explain how I currently conceive of charge, capacitance, etc...if it's off, my understanding is probably off too!
Thanks!