Answer:
The ratio (U₁/U₂) = 6
Explanation:
U, the potential energy is given as
U = kqQ/r
k = Coulomb's constant
q = charge we're concerned about
Q = charge of the negative plate of the capacitor
r = distance of q from the negative plate of the capacitor.
For charge q₁
U₁ = kq₁Q/s
U₂ = kq₂Q/2s
But q₂ = q₁/3
U₂ becomes U₂ = kq₁Q/6s
U₁ = kq₁Q/s
U₂ = kq₁Q/6s
(U₁/U₂) = 6
