The discussion revolves around a problem involving capacitors, specifically a scenario where a wire shorts two capacitors (2μF and 3μF) in a circuit with a 6V supply. The original poster is trying to understand the implications of this setup on the charge of the capacitors.
Participants are exploring the reasoning behind the charge distribution in the circuit. Some express agreement on the idea that the charge on the 2μF capacitor should be zero, while others question the accuracy of the book's answers. There is no explicit consensus, but a productive dialogue is occurring regarding the assumptions made in the problem.
Participants are discussing the implications of a short circuit in the context of capacitor charge, with some suggesting that the potential across the shorted capacitor is zero. The original poster's confusion stems from the options provided in the problem statement.
Hydrous Caperilla said:
