First, let鈥檚 assume that the capacitors 1 and 2 are connected individually.
Thus, the amount of charge on the capacitors using equation (i) are given as:
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and
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Here, we see that the potential difference is same as that of the battery.
Now, let鈥檚 assume that the capacitors1 and 2 are in series.
Then, the equivalent capacitance of the capacitors using equation (ii) is given as follows:
Now, the charge of the equivalent capacitance is given using equation (i) as follows: localid="1661338068588" 鈥(惫颈)
Now, let鈥檚 assume that capacitor 1 and 2in parallel.
Then, the equivalent capacitance of the capacitors using equation (iii) is given by:
Now, the charge of the equivalent capacitance is given using equation (i) as follows:
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Since,
Thus, comparing Eq.(iv), (v), (vi) and (vii), we get
Therefore, the ranking of the arrangements according to the amount of charge stored is .