MHT CET202615 April 2026Morning ShiftPhysicsCapacitanceActual
Four capacitors are connected to a battery as shown in figure. The ratio of charges on capacitors C₂ and C₄ is
Options
- A1 14
- B3 22
- C2 9
- D4 13
Correct answer
B. 3 22
Step-by-step solution
From the given circuit diagram, capacitors C₁ , C₂ , and C₃ are connected in series. This series combination is connected in parallel with capacitor C₄ across the battery of voltage V . The equivalent capacitance C_s of the series branch containing C₁ , C₂ , and C₃ is given by: 1 C_s = 1 C₁ + 1 C₂ + 1 C₃ Substituting the given values: 1 C_s = 1 1C + 1 2C + 1 3C = 6 + 3 + 2 6C = 11 6C C_s = 6C 11 Since C₁ , C₂ , and C₃ are in series, the charge on each of them is the same and is equal to the total charge on this ser