Could someone help with this steady state capacitors questio

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The discussion revolves around a steady-state capacitor problem where the user is confused about the relationship between capacitor C_2 and resistor R in the circuit. It is clarified that in steady state, no current flows, resulting in a zero potential difference across the resistor. The user is prompted to consider the potential difference across capacitor C_1, which is given as 12 V, to help deduce the potential on the other side. Understanding that the lack of current implies the same potential across components in parallel is emphasized. The key takeaway is that in steady-state conditions, the behavior of capacitors and resistors can lead to zero voltage across resistors due to no current flow.
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Homework Statement



Question: https://imgur.com/a/EmGDW87

Homework Equations


Q =VC
V = IR

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't understand how the capacitor C_2 is in parallel with R, which would dictate that they have the same p.d, but then again the circuit is in stead state and so no current flows, which wouldd mean that the p.d across the resistor is zero. I am not sure where to begin with this one
 
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Jonah765 said:

Homework Statement



Question: https://imgur.com/a/EmGDW87

Homework Equations


Q =VC
V = IR

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't understand how the capacitor C_2 is in parallel with R, which would dictate that they have the same p.d, but then again the circuit is in stead state and so no current flows, which wouldd mean that the p.d across the resistor is zero. I am not sure where to begin with this one
You are conveniently told that one side of C1 is at potential 12 V. What do you think the potential of the other side is? Remember there is no current through the resistor.
 
Jonah765 said:
"the circuit is in stead state and so no current flows, which wouldd mean that the p.d across the resistor is zero."

Yes.
 

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