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The combination of capacitors with C1=3mu F, C2=4mu F and C3=2mu F is charged by connecting AB to a battery. Consider the following statements
I) Energy stored in C1 = Energy stored in C2 + Energy stored in C3
II) Charge on C1 = Charge on C2 + Charge on C3
III) Potential drop across C1 = Potential drop across C2 = Potential drop across C3
Which of these is/are correct

  1. I and II    
  2. II only    
  3. I and III    
  4. III only    

The correct answer is: II only

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