Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors
The capacitance of a capacitor is independent of which of the...
The capacitance of a capacitor is independent of which of the following?
Options
- AThe size of the plates
- BThe charges on the plates
- CThe separation between the plates
- DThe shape of the plates
Correct answer
B. The charges on the plates
Step-by-step solution
The capacitance of a capacitor depends only on its geometry (size, shape, and separation of the plates) and the dielectric medium between the plates.
For example, the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is given by , where is the area of the plates and is the separation between them.
Although capacitance is defined as , it is a constant for a given capacitor and does not depend on the charge on the plates or the potential difference across them.
For example, the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is given by , where is the area of the plates and is the separation between them.
Although capacitance is defined as , it is a constant for a given capacitor and does not depend on the charge on the plates or the potential difference across them.