Finding the Mistake in Calculating Charge on a Capacitor with a Shorted Wire

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The discussion centers on a problem involving two capacitors (2μF and 3μF) shorted by a wire, with a 6V drop across a 1μF capacitor. Participants agree that the charge on the 2μF capacitor should be zero due to the short circuit, leading to confusion over the provided answer options. The consensus is that the book's answer may be incorrect since the potential across the 2μF capacitor is indeed zero. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding circuit behavior in capacitor arrangements. The conclusion emphasizes the need for clarity in textbook solutions regarding capacitor charge calculations.
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There is a wire across the combination of 2μF and 3μF capacitors which means the two capacitors are shorted . The whole of 6V drops across the 1μF capacitor . In that case charge on the 2μF capacitor should be 0 . But this is not an option .

What is my mistake ?
 

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I think it's a wrong answer by the book honestly.
 
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Hydrous Caperilla said:
I think it's a wrong answer by the book honestly.

You mean none of the options are correct ?

Do you agree there would be 0 charge on 2μF capacitor ?
 
yea because the potential across the capacitor is 0
 
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