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Two identical capacitors C1 and C2 are connected in series with a battery with voltage V....

Two identical capacitors C1 and C2 are connected in series with a battery with voltage V. A dielectric is inserted between the plates of C2.

A) Does inserting the dielectric increase or decrease the capacitance of C2? Explain.

B) Does inserting the dielectric increase or decrease the equivalent capacitance of the two capacitor system? Explain.

C) Is there more charge on the capacitors before or after the dielectric is inserted? Explain.

D) Which system has a larger potential drop across the capacitors - the system before or after the dielectric was inserted? Explain.

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