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In the circuit shown in figure C1=2C2. Switch S is closed at time t=0. Let i1 and i2 be the currents flowing through C1 and C2 at any time t, then the ratio i1 / i2

  1. is constant    
  2. increases with increase in time t    
  3. decreases with increase in time t    
  4. first increases then decreases    

The correct answer is: increases with increase in time t

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