Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Capacitors
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors
A parallel-plate capacitor with a capacitance of 5 is connected to...
A parallel-plate capacitor with a capacitance of is connected to a battery having an emf of . The separation between the plates is . Determine the charge on the positive plate.
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
The charge on a capacitor is given by the relation .
Given:
Capacitance,
Potential difference,
Substituting the values:
The separation between the plates () is not required for this calculation. The charge on the positive plate is .
Given:
Capacitance,
Potential difference,
Substituting the values:
The separation between the plates () is not required for this calculation. The charge on the positive plate is .