Charge is the same if C1 and C2 are in series?help

[SAT2400]

Charge is the same if C1 and C2 are in series??help ASAP

Homework Statement

If C1(=6.0uF) and C2(=8.0uF) are in series,,, then Q1and Q2 are the same??

Homework Equations

Could anyone tell me the concepts ?!
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Series...1/Ctotal = 1/C1 + 1/C2
Current is constant
Charge is constant(??)
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Parallel... Ctotal = C1 +C2
Voltage is constant...


what else do i need to know??


Please reply ASAP! Thanks

 

[ApexOfDE]

Read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Series_and_parallel_circuits

hope this helps.

 

[kerimek]

The charge is not necessarily the same if C1 and C2 are in series. In a series circuit, the total charge is equal to the sum of the charges on each individual capacitor. However, the charge on each capacitor is dependent on its capacitance and the voltage across it. If the voltage across C1 and C2 is not the same, then the charges on each capacitor will also not be the same. This is because the capacitance of a capacitor is a measure of its ability to store charge, so a larger capacitance will result in a larger charge for the same voltage. Therefore, in order for Q1 and Q2 to be the same in a series circuit, the voltage across each capacitor must be the same. This can be achieved by using equal capacitors or by adjusting the voltage source. Additionally, it is important to note that in a series circuit, the current is the same throughout, but the voltage is divided among the components.