JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 2. Electric potential and capacitance
In figure a system of four capacitors connected across a \(10\, V\) battery is shown. Charge that will flow from switch \(S\) when it is closed is

- A \(5\, \mu C\) from \(b\) to \(a\)
- B \(20\, \mu C\) from \(a\) to \(b\)
- C zero
- D \(5\, \mu C\) from \(a\) to \(b\)
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(A) \(5\, \mu C\) from \(b\) to \(a\)
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