MHT CET20255 May 2025Evening ShiftPhysicsCapacitanceActual
The potential difference across the 4 ~F capacitor in the following circuit is
Options
- A3.4 V
- B4.6 V
- C5.4 V
- D6.2 V
Correct answer
C. 5.4 V
Step-by-step solution
The potential difference across the 4 F capacitor is determined by simplifying the circuit and analyzing charge distribution. The 2 F and 4 F capacitors are in parallel, with equivalent capacitance C_ parallel = 2 F + 4 F = 6 F . This combination is in series with the other 4 F capacitor. The equivalent capacitance is found from 1 C_ eq = 1 4 F + 1 6 F = 5 12 F , giving C_ eq = 12 5 F = 2.4 F . With a 9 V battery, the total charge is Q = (2.4 F ) 9 V = 21.6 C . In series, this charge is the same on the 4 F capacito