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Question imageThe experiment on the previous page can be extended by placing a galvanometer on both sides of the capacitor and using a two-way switch.
(1) What do you think will happen when the switch is connected to O?
Neither galvanometer needle moves
Both galvanometers flick briefly to the right
Both galvanometers flick briefly to the left
The two galvanometers flick in opposite directions
(2) What will then happen if the switch is moved to P?
Neither galvanometer needle moves
Both galvanometers flick briefly to the right
Both galvanometers flick briefly to the left
The two galvanometers flick in opposite directions
(3) What would happen if the switch was connected to P first?
Neither galvanometer needle moves
Both galvanometers flick briefly to the right
Both galvanometers flick briefly to the left
The two galvanometers flick in opposite directions
 

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