Three identical capacitors are connected in parallel to a potential source (battery). If a charge of Q flows into this combination, how much charge does each capacitor carry?
A) Q/9
B) 3Q
C) Q
D) Q/3

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In parallel connection, the charge divides equally among the capacitors. Since there are three identical capacitors, each capacitor carries Q/3 of the total charge Q.

Three Identical Capacitors Are Connected in Parallel to a Potential