Electrostatics Question 80

Question: A 2μF capacitor is charged to 100volt and then its plates are connected by a conducting wire. The heat produced is [MP PET 1999; Pb. PET 2003]

Options:

A) 1 J

B) 0.1 J

C) 0.01 J

D) 0.001 J

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Heat produced = Energy of charged capacitor =12CV2

=12×(2×106)×(100)2=0.01J



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