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

In the circuit shown in the figure, every capacitor has a...

In the circuit shown in the figure, every capacitor has a capacitance of 10μF10 \mu\text{F}. The battery provides an emf of 100 V100 \text{ V}. Determine the energy stored in each of the four capacitors.
In the circuit shown in the figure, every capacitor has a capacitance of 10 . The battery provides an emf of 100 V .

Options

  1. A16 mJ16 \text{ mJ} in (a) and (d), 4 mJ4 \text{ mJ} in (b) and (c)
  2. B8 mJ8 \text{ mJ} in (a) and (d), 2 mJ2 \text{ mJ} in (b) and (c)
  3. C2 mJ2 \text{ mJ} in (a) and (d), 8 mJ8 \text{ mJ} in (b) and (c)
  4. D4 mJ4 \text{ mJ} in (a) and (d), 4 mJ4 \text{ mJ} in (b) and (c)

Correct answer

B. 8 mJ8 \text{ mJ} in (a) and (d), 2 mJ2 \text{ mJ} in (b) and (c)

Step-by-step solution

From the given circuit, capacitors bb and cc are connected in parallel, and their combination is in series with capacitors aa and dd.

The equivalent capacitance of bb and cc is:
Cbc=Cb+Cc=10μF+10μF=20μFC_{bc} = C_b + C_c = 10\mu\text{F} + 10\mu\text{F} = 20\mu\text{F}

The total equivalent capacitance of the circuit CeqC_{eq} is:
1Ceq=1Ca+1Cbc+1Cd\dfrac{1}{C_{eq}} = \dfrac{1}{C_a} + \dfrac{1}{C_{bc}} + \dfrac{1}{C_d}

1Ceq=110+120+110=520μ\textF−1\dfrac{1}{C_{eq}} = \dfrac{1}{10} + \dfrac{1}{20} + \dfrac{1}{10} = \dfrac{5}{20}\mu\textF^{-1}

Ceq=4μFC_{eq} = 4\mu\text{F}

The total charge supplied by the battery is:
Q=CeqV=4μF×100 V=400μCQ = C_{eq}V = 4\mu\text{F} \times 100\text{ V} = 400\mu\text{C}

Since capacitors aa and dd are in series with the main circuit, the charge on each is:
Qa=Qd=400μCQ_a = Q_d = 400\mu\text{C}

Since capacitors bb and cc are in parallel and have equal capacitance, the total charge splits equally between them:
Qb=Qc=400μC2=200μCQ_b = Q_c = \dfrac{400\mu\text{C}}{2} = 200\mu\text{C}

The energy stored in a capacitor is given by U=Q22CU = \dfrac{Q^2}{2C}.

Energy stored in capacitors aa and dd:
Ua=Ud=(400×10−6)22×10×10−6=160000×10−1220×10−6=8×10−3 J=8 mJU_a = U_d = \dfrac{(400 \times 10^{-6})^2}{2 \times 10 \times 10^{-6}} = \dfrac{160000 \times 10^{-12}}{20 \times 10^{-6}} = 8 \times 10^{-3}\text{ J} = 8\text{ mJ}

Energy stored in capacitors bb and cc:
Ub=Uc=(200×10−6)22×10×10−6=40000×10−1220×10−6=2×10−3 J=2 mJU_b = U_c = \dfrac{(200 \times 10^{-6})^2}{2 \times 10 \times 10^{-6}} = \dfrac{40000 \times 10^{-12}}{20 \times 10^{-6}} = 2 \times 10^{-3}\text{ J} = 2\text{ mJ}

Answer: 8 mJ8 \text{ mJ} in (a) and (d), 2 mJ2 \text{ mJ} in (b) and (c)
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