Electrostatics 5 Question 11
12. In the figure shown, after the switch ’ ’ is turned from position ’ ’ to position ’ ‘, the energy dissipated in the circuit in terms of capacitance ’ ’ and total charge ’ ’ is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 12.
Solution:
- In position ’
’ of switch, we have a capacitor joined with battery.
So, energy stored in position
When switch is turned to position
Common potential in steady state will be
Now, energy stored will be
So, energy dissipated is