Initially $n$ identical capacitors are joined in parallel and are charged to potential $V$. Now they are…

Initially $n$ identical capacitors are joined in parallel and are charged to potential $V$. Now they are separated and joined in series. Then
  1. Potential difference becomes $n V$ and energy remains the same.
  2. potential difference is $n V$ and energy increases $n$ times
  3. potential difference total energy of combination remains same
  4. potential difference remains the same and the energy increases $n$ times.

Solution

Charge will not flow and potential difference across each capacitor will be $V$. Hence, total potential difference across the series combination will be $n V$. Total energy will remain same as charge is not flowing.

Asked in: MHT CET 2022 (11 Aug Shift 1)

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