Could someone help with this steady state capacitors questio

[Jonah765]

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

 

[kuruman]

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.

 

[DaveE]

"the circuit is in stead state and so no current flows, which wouldd mean that the p.d across the resistor is zero."

Yes.