Why would voltage stay the same when a dielectric is introduced?

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I need an explanation for question 6. Why would voltage stay the same across capacitor 3?


The dielectric increases capacitance which is inversely related to voltage correct? The equation Q=CV says this. So shouldn't voltage decrease across capacitor 3?

 

[ehild]

How do you get the voltage of C3 in the original set-up? How does the dielectric change all capacitance?

ehild

 

[Dadface]

Yes the capacitance does increase but it does so for all three capacitors.Take another look at the question.


Hello ehild.You just beat me to it.