Choosing a zero for potential for 2 batteries in parallel with capacitors

[EddiePhys]

Homework Statement

I want to find the charge and potential drop across each capacitor

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I know both the capacitors are in series and hence have the same charge on them. However I don't know how to calculate the potential drop across the capacitors. Tried applying Kirchoff's laws, but I don't know whether there is a potential drop or rise across each capacitor so I don't know which sign to use. Different signs are giving different answers. Is it possible that this problem has multiple solutions?

 

[cnh1995]

Is it possible that this problem has multiple solutions?

No.

Tried applying Kirchoff's laws, but I don't know whether there is a potential drop or rise across each capacitor so I don't know which sign to use. Different signs are giving different answers.

If you showed your working, we can see where you went wrong.

 

[EddiePhys]

No.

If you showed your working, we can see where you went wrong.

If you apply Kirchoff's laws, say in an anticlockwise manner, the answer will depend on whether you assume the potential to drop or rise across either one of the capacitors or rise/drop across both capacitors

 

[cnh1995]

If you apply Kirchoff's laws, say in an anticlockwise manner, the answer will depend on whether you assume the potential to drop or rise across either one of the capacitors or rise/drop across both capacitors

What is the direction of current? What is the net voltage in the circuit?

 

[EddiePhys]

What is the direction of current? What is the net voltage in the circuit?

I want to solve this when it's in steady state so the current is zero

 

[cnh1995]

I want to solve this when it's in steady state so the current is zero

Yes, but to charge the capacitors, how should the current flow?