Negative plate of a charged capacitor is connected to positive plate

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the scenario of connecting the negative plate of one charged capacitor to the positive plate of another charged capacitor, and vice versa. Participants explore the implications of this connection on charge distribution and current flow, touching on both theoretical and practical aspects of capacitor behavior.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that current flows in the circuit until the voltages of the capacitors become equal, with the direction of current determined by the initial voltages across the capacitors.
  • Others suggest that initially, the charges on the capacitors get neutralized, and then any remaining charges are distributed between the capacitors according to their capacitances.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple views on the process that occurs when the capacitors are connected, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved with competing explanations regarding charge neutralization and distribution.

Contextual Notes

There are assumptions regarding the initial conditions of the capacitors, such as their voltages and capacitances, which may influence the outcomes discussed. The exact nature of the current flow and charge distribution is not fully resolved.

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What happens when negative plate of a charged capacitor is connected to positive plate of another charged capacitor and vice versa. ?
 
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Ajay.makhecha said:
What happens when negative plate of a charged capacitor is connected to positive plate of another charged capacitor and vice versa. ?
Current flows in the circuit until the voltages of the capacitors become equal. The direction of this current is determined by the voltages across the capacitors.
 
First the charges get neutralised, then the remaining ones get distributed to each capacitor according to their capacitances.
 
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