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Potential difference between two plates given charges q1 and q2 that form a capacitor

The same question, asked 2 times: 25 Apr 2025 S2, 17 Apr 2026 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    25 Apr 2025 S2

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    Two identical metal plates are given charges q1q_{1} and q2(q2<q1)q_{2}\left( q_{2}<q_{1} \right) respectively. If they are now brought close together to form a parallel plate capacitor with capacitance ' C ', the potential difference ' VV ' between the plates is

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  2. Question 2

    17 Apr 2026 S2

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    Two indentical metal plates are given charges q1q_1 and q2 (q2<q1)q_2\ (q_2 < q_1) respectively. They are brought close together to form a parallel plate capacitor with capacitance 'C'. The potential difference 'V' between the plates is

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