A capacitor cannot have one plate charged with +Q and the other with -K, where K≠Q, in a simple circuit connected to a single battery. The fundamental equation governing capacitors, C=Q/ΔV, indicates that both plates must have equal and opposite charges for the capacitor to function correctly. In practical applications, this imbalance in charge would lead to circuit instability and failure to store energy effectively.
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In a practical sense, no it's not possible.Legendon said:Homework Statement
Is is possible to have capacitor with one plate charge +Q and another charge -K, K≠Q.
Homework Equations
C=Q/ΔV.
Because i wouldn't know what to substitute for Q..
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't think it is possible for a capacitor connected to a single battery in a simple circuit. But is it possible ?