Manipal MET2015PhysicsCapacitance
A capacitor of capacitance 10 ~F is charged to potential 50 V with a battery. The battery is now disconnected and an additional charge 200 C is given to the positive plate of the capacitor. The potential difference across the capacitor will be
Options
- A50 V
- B80 V
- C100 V
- D60 V
Correct answer
D. 60 V
Step-by-step solution
Charge acquired by the plates of the capacitor q₀=C V=(10 ~F ) (50 ~V )=500 C Now, let the charge distribution is as follows. Total charge on positive plate has now become 700 C while that in negative plate is still -500 C , Here, charges are in C . Net electric field at point P is zero. array lc & (700-q) 2 A ₀ + q 2 A ₀ + ( 500-q 2 A ₀ )= q 2 A ₀ & q=600 C array Potential difference between the plates is V= q C = 600 C 10 ~F =60 ~V