Chapter 6.3, Problem 3bT

Make the following prediction on the basis of your observations of this circuit. Do not use a voltmeter.

1. Just after the switch is closed:

• What id the potential difference across the bulb? Explain how you can tell from the brightness of the bulb.

• What is the potential difference across each of the capacitors? Explain your reasoning.

2. A long time after the switch is closed:

• What is the potential difference across the bulb? Explain how you can tell.

• What is the sum of the potential difference across the two capacitors? Explain.

• Is the final charge on capacitor 1 greater than, less than, or equal to the final charge on capacitor 2? Explain.

Use the voltmeter to check your predictions in part B.