AP EAMCET201825 Apr 2018Morning ShiftPhysicsCapacitanceActual
Four capacitors marked with capacitances and break down voltages are connected as shown in the figure. The maximum emf of the source so that no capacitor breaks down is _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Options
- A10 . 5 kV
- B5 . 25 kV
- C2 . 25 kV
- D1 . 25 kV
Correct answer
C. 2 . 25 kV
Step-by-step solution
In the upper branch, the capacitor is connected in series, so they have the same charge so, the minimum charge is, Q = C 1 V 1 = 5 × 1 × 10 - 3   C , this charge is same for second connected capacitor so potential for the second capacitor for this charge, V 2 = Q C 2 = 5 × 10 - 3 4 × 10 - 6 = 1 . 25   kV so the net potential difference in the upper branch, V U = V 1 + V 2 = 1 . 25 + 1   kV = 2 . 25   kV   , in the lower branch, the net potential should be greater so the