Electrostatics Question 638

Question: In the circuit shown in ,C1=6μF,

C2=3μF , and battery B = 20 V. The switch S1 is first closed. It is then opened, and S2 is closed. What is the final charge onC2 ?

Options:

A) 120μC

B) 80μC

C) 40μC

D) 20μC

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] After closing S1

charge on C1 isq=6×20=120μC . Now, S1 is opened, on closingS2 ,

charge q will be distributed between C1 and C2 according to their copacitances.

So charge on C2 is q2=C2qC1+C2=3×1203+6=40μC



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