Charge conservation on capacitor

In summary, charge is conserved on a capacitor through charging and discharging. The dielectric material acts as an insulator and increases the capacitance of the capacitor. The size and distance between plates affect capacitance but not charge conservation. Charge conservation cannot be violated on a capacitor, even with the presence of a resistor which may affect the rate of charge conservation.
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    1. Homework Statement

final charge on 3 microF be q1, on 2 microF be q2 and on 1.5 microF be q3

Intial charge on 3 microF is 360 microC and intial charge on 2 microC is 300 microF

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how the charge conservation takes place at the three junctions in the circuit

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1. How is charge conserved on a capacitor?

Charge is conserved on a capacitor through the process of charging and discharging. When a capacitor is connected to a voltage source, electrons are pushed from one plate to the other, creating a charge imbalance between the plates. This stored charge is conserved on the capacitor until it is discharged.

2. What is the role of the dielectric material in charge conservation on a capacitor?

The dielectric material in a capacitor acts as an insulator between the two plates, preventing the flow of electrons and maintaining the charge imbalance. It also increases the capacitance of the capacitor, allowing it to store more charge.

3. How does the size and distance between the plates affect charge conservation on a capacitor?

The size and distance between the plates of a capacitor directly affect its capacitance. A larger surface area and smaller distance between plates result in a higher capacitance, allowing for more charge to be stored. However, the charge conservation principle remains the same regardless of the size and distance of the plates.

4. Can charge conservation be violated on a capacitor?

No, charge conservation is a fundamental law of physics and cannot be violated. The total amount of charge on a capacitor remains the same, even if it is transferred or redistributed between the plates.

5. How does the presence of a resistor affect charge conservation on a capacitor?

The presence of a resistor in a circuit with a capacitor can affect the rate of charge conservation. The resistor will limit the flow of current, causing the capacitor to charge and discharge more slowly. However, the total amount of charge on the capacitor will still remain the same.

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