NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsElectrostaticsPractice
Four metal plates are arranged as shown in the figure. Capacitance between X and Y ( A → Area of each plate, d → distance between the plates) is
Options
- A3 2 ε 0 A d
- B2 ε 0 A d
- C2 3 ε 0 A d
- D3 ε 0 A d
Correct answer
C. 2 3 ε 0 A d
Step-by-step solution
From the figure, it is clear that two capacitances will form the equivalent arrangement as shown in figure. Let C be the capacitance of each capacitor. The net capacitance of P and Q connected in parallel C P Q = 2 C Now, C P Q and C are in series. ∴ C X Y = C . C P Q C + C P Q = C . 2 C C + 2 C = 2 3 C The capacitance of parallel plate capacitor C = ε 0 A d ⇒ C X Y = 2 3 ε 0 A d