Manipal MET2024PhysicsCapacitance
In the following circuit diagram, potential difference across 4 ~F capacitor is
Options
- A19 V
- B14 V
- C16 V
- D8 V
Correct answer
D. 8 V
Step-by-step solution
1. Parallel Combination: The (2 F ) and (6 F ) capacitors are in parallel, so their equivalent capacitance: (C_ e q =2+6=8 F ) 2. Series Combination: The (4 F^ ) capacitor is in series with the (8 F ) equivalent capacitor. The total capacitance is: ( 1 C_ t o t a l = 1 4 + 1 8 = 3 8 C_ t o t a l = 8 3 F ) 3. Charge Calculation: The total charge in the circuit is: (Q=C_ t o t a l V= 8 3 12=32 C ) 4. Voltage Across (4 F ) Capacitor: Since the charge is the same in series, the voltage across the (4 F ) capacitor is: (