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Dielectrics: Two Capacitors, C1 and C2, Are Connected in Series

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Dielectrics: Two capacitors, C1 and C2, are connected in series across a source of potential difference. With the potential source still connected, a dielectric is now inserted between the plates of capacitor C1. What happens to the charge on capacitor C2?


A) The charge on C2 increases.
B) The charge on C2 decreases.
C) The charge on C2 remains the same.

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