Capacitance and Dielectrics

nasi112

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I know the answer is [MATH]12[/MATH].

My question is what if they asked, what is the charge on the capacitor [MATH]C_2[/MATH]?

This is my answer.

Since [MATH]Q_1[/MATH] and [MATH]Q_2[/MATH] (charges) are in series, the same current will flow in both capacitors (my assumption).

[MATH]Q_2 = V\left(\frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2} \right)^{-1} = 4\left(\frac{1}{2 \cdot 10^{-6}} + \frac{1}{4 \cdot 10^{-6}} \right)^{-1} = 5.3 \ \mu C[/MATH]
Is my answer correct? I have a doubt because [MATH]C_1[/MATH] and [MATH]C_2[/MATH] have different dielectric materials. Shouldn't they have different currents or charges (even if they are in series)? Or that violates the rules of electric circuits?
 
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