Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors
A parallel-plate capacitor possessing a plate area of 25.0 cm^2 and...
A parallel-plate capacitor possessing a plate area of and a plate separation of is connected to a battery. If the separation between the plates is subsequently reduced to , determine the extra charge supplied by the battery to the positive plate.
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
Initial capacitance
Final capacitance
Since the battery remains connected, the potential difference across the capacitor is constant.
Initial charge
Final charge
Extra charge supplied \Delta Q = Q_2 - Q_1 = \varepsilon_0 A V \left(\dfrac{1}{d_2} - \dfrac{1}{d_1} \right)
Substituting the given values:
Rounding to three significant figures, we get
Final capacitance
Since the battery remains connected, the potential difference across the capacitor is constant.
Initial charge
Final charge
Extra charge supplied \Delta Q = Q_2 - Q_1 = \varepsilon_0 A V \left(\dfrac{1}{d_2} - \dfrac{1}{d_1} \right)
Substituting the given values:
Rounding to three significant figures, we get