Re: [Phys-l] Capacitance problem

[Brian Whatcott <betwys1@sbcglobal.net>]

At 10:32 AM 3/29/2008, Bob S., you wrote:
> I have taken a different approach, concentrating on the CHARGE on each
> capacitor plate.  For simplicity I assume ideal capacitors (no fringing), of
> equal value.  Once the EMF is disconnected, the charge +Q is trapped on the
> upper plate of C1.  For an ideal capacitor, a charge -Q will be attracted
> onto the lower plate of C1 from wherever it is available.  Grounding this
> lower plate does not affect this charge value, and the potential across C1
> is still 1/2 the original EMF, but it does lower the point V2 to ground
> potential.
>
> See some sketrches at:
>
> http://www.winbeam.com/~trebor/CAPS/CAPS.jpg
>
> Bob Sciamanda


I understand that the original question was not addressed to the first cycle
 of operation, - but to the result of numerous cycles.

 Does it seem to you that the upper capacitor ends
up with the battery potential across its plates?



Brian Whatcott    Altus OK    Eureka!