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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors

Determine the charges on the three capacitors connected to a...

Determine the charges on the three capacitors connected to a battery as depicted in the figure. Assume C1=2.0μFC_1 = 2.0 \mu\text{F}, C2=4.0μFC_2 = 4.0 \mu\text{F}, C3=6.0μFC_3 = 6.0 \mu\text{F}, and V=12V = 12 volts.
Determine the charges on the three capacitors connected to a battery as depicted in the figure. Assume C_1 = 2.0 , C_2

Options

  1. A48μC48 \mu\text{C}, 96μC96 \mu\text{C}, 144μC144 \mu\text{C}
  2. B12μC12 \mu\text{C}, 24μC24 \mu\text{C}, 36μC36 \mu\text{C}
  3. C24μC24 \mu\text{C}, 48μC48 \mu\text{C}, 72μC72 \mu\text{C}
  4. D48μC48 \mu\text{C}, 48μC48 \mu\text{C}, 48μC48 \mu\text{C}

Correct answer

C. 24μC24 \mu\text{C}, 48μC48 \mu\text{C}, 72μC72 \mu\text{C}

Step-by-step solution

From the given circuit diagram, it can be observed that all three capacitors C1C_1, C2C_2, and C3C_3 are connected in parallel across the battery VV.

In a parallel circuit, the potential difference across each component is the same. Therefore, the voltage across each capacitor is equal to the battery voltage, V=12 VV = 12 \text{ V}.

The charge on a capacitor is given by the formula Q=CVQ = CV.

For capacitor C1C_1:
Q1=C1V=2.0μF×12 V=24μCQ_1 = C_1 V = 2.0 \mu\text{F} \times 12 \text{ V} = 24 \mu\text{C}

For capacitor C2C_2:
Q2=C2V=4.0μF×12 V=48μCQ_2 = C_2 V = 4.0 \mu\text{F} \times 12 \text{ V} = 48 \mu\text{C}

For capacitor C3C_3:
Q3=C3V=6.0μF×12 V=72μCQ_3 = C_3 V = 6.0 \mu\text{F} \times 12 \text{ V} = 72 \mu\text{C}
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