Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors
The capacitance between adjacent plates in a three-plate...
The capacitance between adjacent plates in a three-plate arrangement is . A charge of is placed on the middle plate. Calculate the potential difference developed between the upper and the middle plates.


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- A
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- C
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Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
Let the charge given to the middle plate be .
By symmetry, the charge distributes equally on the two faces of the middle plate. Therefore, the charge on the upper face of the middle plate is .
The upper plate and the middle plate act as a parallel plate capacitor with capacitance .
The potential difference between the upper and middle plates depends on the charge on their facing surfaces.
Using the relation :
By symmetry, the charge distributes equally on the two faces of the middle plate. Therefore, the charge on the upper face of the middle plate is .
The upper plate and the middle plate act as a parallel plate capacitor with capacitance .
The potential difference between the upper and middle plates depends on the charge on their facing surfaces.
Using the relation :