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
Two identical parallel plate capacitors are connected to a battery...
Two identical parallel plate capacitors are connected to a battery via a switch , as shown in the figure. At first, the switch is kept closed, allowing both capacitors to become fully charged. Subsequently, the switch is opened, and the empty space between the plates of both capacitors is filled with a material having a dielectric constant of . Determine the ratio of the initial total energy stored in the capacitors to the final total energy stored.


Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
Initially, when the switch is closed, both capacitors and are connected in parallel to the battery .
Initial energy stored in capacitor ,
Initial energy stored in capacitor ,
Total initial energy,
When the switch is opened, capacitor remains connected to the battery, so its potential difference remains . Capacitor is disconnected from the battery, so its charge remains constant at .
A dielectric of constant is inserted into both capacitors, so their new capacitances become and .
Final energy stored in capacitor (voltage is constant):
Final energy stored in capacitor (charge is constant):
Total final energy:
The ratio of the initial total energy to the final total energy is:
Thus, the required ratio is .
Initial energy stored in capacitor ,
Initial energy stored in capacitor ,
Total initial energy,
When the switch is opened, capacitor remains connected to the battery, so its potential difference remains . Capacitor is disconnected from the battery, so its charge remains constant at .
A dielectric of constant is inserted into both capacitors, so their new capacitances become and .
Final energy stored in capacitor (voltage is constant):
Final energy stored in capacitor (charge is constant):
Total final energy:
The ratio of the initial total energy to the final total energy is:
Thus, the required ratio is .