Electrostatics 6 Question 1
1. A circuit is connected as shown in the figure with the switch $S$ open. When the switch is closed, the total amount of charge that flows from $Y$ to $X$ is
$(2007,3 \mathrm{M})$
(a) zero
(b) $54 \mu \mathrm{C}$
(c) $27 \mu \mathrm{C}$
(d) $81 \mu \mathrm{C}$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 1. (c)
Solution:
- From $Y$ to $X$ charge flows to plates $a$ and $b$.
$$ (q _ {a}+q _ {b}) _ {i}=0,(q _ {a}+q _ {b}) _ {f}=27 \mu \mathrm{C} $$
Initial figure (when switch was open)
Final figure (when switch is closed) $\therefore \quad 27 \mu C$ charge flows from $Y$ to $X$.
$\therefore$ Correct option is (c).
