Two capacitors C1 (6µF) and C2 (12µF) are in series across a 180 volts D.C supply. Calculate the charges on C1 and C2 respectively.
Correct answer: D. 720 x 10^-6 C, 720 x 10^-6 C
- A. 120 x 10^6 C, -420 x 10^6 C
- B. 320 x 10^-6 C, 420 x 10^-6 C
- C. 420 x 10^-6 C, 320 x 10^-6 C
- D. 720 x 10^-6 C, 720 x 10^-6 C
- E. 620 x 10^-6 C, 420 x 10^-6 C
Explanation
Charge remains same in series and charges of both capacitors are only same in Option D and so it is the right answer.You can even calculate the charge using this;net capacitance in series:1/C= 1/C1 + 1/C21/C = 1/12 + 1/6 C= 4x10-6 FC=Q/V4x10-6 = Q/180Q= 720 x 10-6 C
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