Capacitance "CAPACITANCE"

CAPACITANCE

Q.5151/Capacitance Find the equivalent capacitance of circuit and charge on 5 µF capacitor

12F 10F 5F 9F 8F

+ –
60V

(1*) 4µF, 50µC (2) 8µF, 25µC (3) 4µF, 25µC (4) 8µF, 50µC
Q.51 5 µF la/kkfj= ij vkos'k o ifjiFk dh rqY; /kkfjrk Kkr dhft;sA

12F 10F 5F 9F 8F

+ –
60V

(1*) 4µF, 50µC (2) 8µF, 25µC (3) 4µF, 25µC (4) 8µF, 50µC
1 1 1 1 1 2  3
[Sol. C eq = + + =
24 12 8 24
Q12 = 240µC
V12 = 20 V
Q8 = 240
V8 = 30  Vmid = 10 V
Q = 50µC ] [RT-4_13th_16-11-2014]

Q.5252/Capacitance Which of following graph correctly represents the force between plates of an isolated
charged parallel plate capacitor with distance x between them.

[Ans. A]
[RT-4, XII, 19-08-07]

Q.5353/Capacitance A capacitor of capacitance of 2 F is charged to a potential difference of 200 V, after

disconnecting from the battery, it is connected in parallel with another uncharged capacitor. The final
common potential is 20 V, the capacitance of second capacitor is:
(A) 2 F (B) 4 F (C*) 18 F (D) 16 F
CV
[Sol. V' = [RT-4, XII, 19-08-07] ]
C  C'
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%Q.5454/Capacitance In the circuit shown, the charge on the 3mF capacitor at steady state will be

(A) 6 mC (B*) 4 mC (C) 2/3 mC (D) 3 mC

[Sol. At steady state, there will be no current in the branches having capacitor only thus equivalent circuit
diagram will be as shown in the figure.
VAB  2
VAB – 1 + =0
2
4
 VAB = V [RT-2, XIII, 09-09-07]
3
thus q = CVAB = 4 mC ]

%Q.5555/Capacitance In the circuit shown, the switch is shifted from position 1  2 at t = 0. The switch was
initially in position 1 since a long time. The graph between charge on upper plate of capacitor C and time
't' is

(A) (B) (C) (D*)

[Sol. After shifting the switch, charge on the upper plate of capacitor at t = 0 is –C & after a long time from
switching, charge on the same plate will be 2C. [RT-5, XII, 23-09-07] ]

Q.5656/Capacitance A 800µF capacitor is charged at a constant rate of 50 × 10–6 A. The time after which the
voltage across the capacitor becomes 10 v [RT-5 13th (15-11-2009) paper-1 Q.10]
(A*) 160 s (B) 50 s (C) 10 s (D) 500 s
Q
[Sol. V=
C
Q = 800 × 10 × 10–6
800 10 10 –6
= Ans.]
50 10 – 6

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Q.5757/Capacitance The potential across a 3 F capacitor is 12 V when it is not connected to anything. It is
then connected in parallel with an uncharged 6 F capacitor. At equilibrium, the charge q on the 3 F
capacitor and the potential difference V across it are
(A*) q = 12C, V = 4V (B) q = 24C, V = 8 V
(C) q = 36C, V = 12 V (D) q = 12C, V = 6V

[Sol. [RT-7, XII, 02-12-07]

Q = CV = 3 × 10–6 × 12
Q = 36C

36  q q
=
3 6
72 – 2q = q
72
q= = 24 C
3
 Charge on 3F  36 – q = 12 C
36  q 12
V= = = 4 volt ]
C 3

Q.5858/Capacitance The figure shows a capacitor having three layers between its plates.
Layer x is vacuum, y is conductor and z is a dielectric. Which of the following change(s)
will result in increase in capacitance?
(A*) Replace x by conductor (B) Replace y by dielectric
(C*) Replace z by conductor (D*) Replace x by dielectric

[Sol. Here effective dielectric constant of conductor can be taken as infinity. [RT-7, XII, 02-12-07] ]

Q.5959/Capacitance Three identical capacitors each with a capacitance of C are connected as shown in the
following figure. What would be the total equivalent capacitance of the circuit?

(A) 0.33 C (B*) 0.67 C (C) 1 C (D) 1.5 C

(E) 3 C

( 2C ) C
[Sol.hc  Ceq = = 2C/3 ]
2C  C

Q.6060/Capacitance Two parallel metal plates carry opposite electrical charges each with a magnitude of Q.
The plates are separated by a distance d and each plate has an area A. Consider the following :
(I) increasing Q (II) increasing d (III) increasing A
Which of the following would have the effect of reducing the potential difference between the plates?
(A) I only (B) II only (C*) III only (D) I and III
(E) II and III
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%Q.6161/Capacitance Seven capacitors, each of capacitance 2F are to be connected to obtain a capacitance
of 10/11 F. Which of the following combinations is possible?
(A*) 5 in parallel 2 in series (B) 4 in parallel 3 in series
(C) 3 in parallel 4 in series (D) 2 in parallel 5 in series
Q.61 izR;sd 2F /kkfjrk ds lkr la/kkfj= 10/11 F dh /kkfjrk izkIr djus ds fy;s tksM+us gSaA fuEu esa ls dkSulk la;kstu
lEHko gS\ [3]
(A*) 5 lekUrj essa] 2 Js.khØe esa (B) 4 lekUrj eas 3 Js.khØe esa
(C) 3 lekUrj Øe esa 4 Js.khØe eas (D) 2 lekUrj esa 5 Js.khØe esa

Q.6262/Capacitance The plates of a parallel-plate capacitor are maintained at constant voltage by a battery
as they are pulled apart. What happens to the strength of the electric field during this process?
(A) It increases (B) It decreases (C) It remains constant
(D) There is no way to tell from the information given
[Sol.hc V = E · d = constant
 As d increases, E decreases ]

Q.6363/Capacitance Two parallel metal plates carry opposite electrical charges, each with a magnitude of Q.
The plates are separated by a distance d and each plate has an area A. Consider the following :
I. increasing Q II. increasing d III. increasing A
Which of the following would have the effect of reducing the potential difference between the two plates ?
(A) I only (B) II only (C) III only (D) I and III (E) II and III
Qd
[Sol. V = ]
A0

Q.6464/Capacitance Six 2-microfarad capacitors are wired together as shown. The equivalent capacitance
of the system of capacitors is

(A) 2/3 F (B) 4/3 F (C*) 3 F (D) 6 F (E) 12 F

Q.6565/Capacitance In the previous question, what potential difference must be applied between points X
and Y so that the charge on each plate of each capacitor will have a magnitude of C ?
(A)1.5 V (B*) 3 V (C) 6 V (D) 9 V (E) 18 V

Q.6666/Capacitance A parallel plate air capacitor is connected to a battery. If plates of the capacitor are
pulled further apart, then which of the following statements are correct ?
(A*) Strength of electric field inside the capacitor remain unchanged, if battery is disconnected before
pulling the plate.
(B*) During the process, work is done by an external force applied to pull the plates whether battery is
disconnected or it remain connected.
(C*) Potential energy in the capacitor decreases if the battery remains connected during pulling plates
apart.
(D) Potential energy in the capacitor decreases if the battery is disconnected before pulling plates apart.

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Q.66 ,d lekUrj IysV ok;q la/kkfj= dks ,d cSVjh ls tksM+k tkrk gSA ;fn la/kkfj= dh IysVsa ,d&nwljs ls nwj [khaph tkrh
gSa] rks fuEu esa ls dkSulk dFku lgh gS \
(A*) la/kkfj= ds Hkhrj fo|qr {kS= lkeF;Z vifjofrZr jgrk gS] ;fn IysV dks [khapus ls iwoZ cSVjh dks gVk fy;k tk;sA
(B*) izfØ;k ds nkSjku] dk;Z IysVksa dks [khapus esa yxk;s x;s ckg~; cy }kjk fd;k tkrk gS pkgs cSVjh gVk yh tk;s
;k tqM+h jgus nh tk;sA
(C*) la/kkfj= esa fLFkfrt ÅtkZ ?kV tkrh gS ;fn IysVksa dks ,d&nwljs ls nwj [khapus ds nkSjku cSVjh tqM+h jgus nh
tkrh gSA
(D) la/kkfj= esa fLFkfrt ÅtkZ ?kV tkrh gS ;fn IysVksa dks ,d&nwljs ls nwj [khapus ls iwoZ cSVjh gVk nh tk;sA
Sol. If battery is disconnected and plate are pulled apart, then charge will remain constant
CV –CV
Q Q
E= ×2=
2A 0 A 0
E remain same (A) is correct + –
work is done against attractive force by Fext V
Fele. Fext
(B) is correct
1
U= CV2
2
V = constant [as battery is connected]
0 A
C= as d increase, C decrease
d
U decrease, option (C) is correct. [RT-3_12th_21-07-13_P-2_Main]

Q.6767/Capacitance A parallel plate capacitor is charged using a battery, and the battery is then removed.
The plates of the capacitor are then brought closer together. Which of the following statements is false ?
(A) The electric field inside the capacitor remains the same
(B) The capacitance of the capacitor increases
(C) The charge on the capacitor remains the same
(D) The potential difference between the plates of the capacitor decreases
(E*) The energy stored in the capacitor increases
[Sol. Plates are brought closer capacity will increase. As battery is removed charge remain constant.
1 Q2
U=  U  1/C. Hence stored energy will decrease. ]
2 C

%Q.6868/Capacitance Seven capacitors, each of capacitance 2F are to be connected to obtain a capacitance
of 10/11 F. Which of the following combinations is possible?
(A*) 5 in parallel 2 in series (B) 4 in parallel 3 in series
(C) 3 in parallel 4 in series (D) 2 in parallel 5 in series

%Q.6969/Capacitance Two identical capacitors in parallel are charged with charge Q each. Separation of the
plates in each capacitor is d0. Suddenly, the left plate of the first capacitor and the right plate of the
second capacitor starts moving to the left with speed v, then -

Q(d 0  vt ) Q(d 0  vt)

(A) Charge on the two capacitor as a function of time are 2d 0 , 2d 0

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Qd 0 Qd 0
(B) Charge on the two capacitors as a function of time are 2(d  vt ) , 2(d  vt )
0 0
(C) Current in the circuit will increase as time passes
(D*) Current in the circuit will be constant
Q.69 lekUrj esa yxs nks le:i la/kkfj=ksa dks izR;sd Q vkos'k ls vkosf'kr fd;k tkrk gSA izR;sd la/kkfj= esa IysVksa dh
i`Fkdrk d0 gSA vpkud izFke la/kkfj= dh cka;h IysV o f}rh; la/kkfj= dh nka;h IysV v pky ls cka;h vksj xfr djus
yxrh gS] rks &

Q(d 0  vt ) Q(d 0  vt)

(A) le; ds Qyu ds :i esa nksuksa la/kkfj=ksa ij vkos'k 2d 0 , 2d 0 gSA

Qd 0 Qd 0
(B) le; ds Qyu ds :i esa nksuksa la/kkfj=ksa ij vkos'k 2(d  vt ) , 2(d  vt ) gSA
0 0
(C) ifjiFk esa /kkjk le; ds lkFk c<+x
s hA
(D*) ifjiFk esa /kkjk fu;r jgsxhA
+Q –Q
d0
V
Sol. d0 V
+Q –Q

 0 A  A 
2Q =   0 x
 d 0  Vt d 0  Vt 

2Q  (d 0  Vt )(d 0  Vt ) 
x=  A  
0  2d 0 
0 Ax 0 Ax
q1 = (d  Vt )  q2 = d  Vt [RT-3_12th_21-07-13_P-2_Main]
0 0

Q.7070/Capacitance In the figure shown a parallel plate capacitor has a dielectric of width d/2 and dielectric
constant K = 2. The other dimensions of the dielectric are same as that of the plates. The plates P1 and
P2 of the capacitor have area 'A' each.

P1
d/2 K=2 d

P2

4 0 A
(A*) The capacitance of capacitor is
3d
2 0 AV 2
(B*) The energy stored in capacitor is
3d
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1
(C*) The electric field inside dielectric is of electric field outside it
2
(D) The energy stored in dielectric region is equal to the energy outside.
Q.70 n'kkZ;s x;s fp= es]a ,d lekUrj IysV la/kkfj= d/2 pkSM+kbZ o K = 2 ijkoS|qrkad dk ijkoS|qr j[krk gSA ijkoS|qr dh
vU; foek;sa IysVksa dh foekvksa ds leku gksrh gSA la/kkfj= dh izR;sd IysV P1 o P2 dk {kS=Qy 'A' gSA

P1
d/2 K=2 d

P2

4 0 A
(A*) la/kkfj= dh /kkfjrk gSA
3d
2 0 AV 2
(B*) la/kkfj= esa lafpr ÅtkZ gSA
3d
(C*) ijkoS|qr ds Hkhrj fo|qr {kS= blds ckgj dh vksj fo|qr {kS= dk vk/kk gSA
(D) ijkoS|qr {kS= esa lafpr ÅtkZ ckgj dh vksj dh ÅtkZ ds cjkcj gksrh gSA
0 A 4 0 A
Sol. C= =
d 1 3d
d  1  
2 2
1
U= CV2
2
E0
E= [RT-3_12th_21-07-13_Main]
k

%Q.7171/Capacitance A photographic flash unit consists of a Xenon-filled flash tube energised by the dis-
charge of a capacitor, previously charged by a 1000 V source. The average power delivered to the tube
is 2000 W in a time of 0.04 s. The capacitance of the capacitor can be estimated as :
(A) 40 × 10–6 F (B) 80 × 10–6 F (C*) 160 × 10–6 F (D) None of these
1
[Sol. CV2 = pt [RT-6, XIII, 20-01-08]
2
2pt 2  2000  0.04
C= 2 = ]
V 106

Q.7272/Capacitance Four capacitors and two sources of e.m.f. are connected as shown in the figure. The
p.d. in volts between the points a and b is :

(A) zero (B) 13 (C*) 17 (D) 27

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[Sol. (x + 13) × 3 = (27 – x) × 1
3x + 39 = –x + 27
x = –3
So Va – Vb = 27 – (x + 13)
= 17
[RT-6, XIII, 20-01-08]

Q.7373/Capacitance In an isolated charged capacitor of capacitance ‘C’, the four surfaces have charges Q1,
Q2, Q3 and Q4 as shown. Potential difference between the plates of the capacitor is
[RT-5 13th (15-11-2009) paper-1 Q.9]
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Q1  Q 2  Q 3  Q 4 Q 2  Q3 | Q 2  Q3 | | Q1  Q 4 |
(A) (B) (C*) (D)
C C 2C 2C
[Sol. From charged is tribution Q1 = Q4 net elctric field between plates is E × d
Q 2  Q3 Q 2  Q3
Potential Difference = 2A d = Ans.]
0 2C

Q.74 74/Capacitance In the circuit diagram shown all the capacitors are in F. The equivalent
capacitance between points A & B is (in F)
(A*) 14/5 (B) 7/5
(C) 3/7 (D) None of these

[Sol. [RT-5, XIII, 16-12-07]

%Q.7575/Capacitance Three identical large metal plates of area A are at distances d

and 2d from each other as shown. Metal plate A is uncharged, while metal
plates B and C have respective charges +q and –q. Metal plates A and C are
connected by
switch K through a wire. How much energy is lost when switch is closed?
2q 2d q 2d q 2d
(A) (B*) (C) (D) none of these
3 0 A 6 0 A 3 0 A
Q.75 A {kS=Qy dh rhu le:i cM+h /kkrq IysVas n'kkZ;s vuqlkj ,d&nwljs ls d o 2d nwfj;ksa ij
gSaA /kkrq IysV A vukosf'kr gS tcfd /kkrq IysV B o C ds laxr vkos'k +q o –q gSA
/kkrq IysV A o C fLop K yxs ,d rkj }kjk vkil esa tqMh+ gSA fLop cUn gksus ij fdruh
ÅtkZ O;; gksrh gS\ [3]
2q 2d q 2d q 2d
(A) (B*) (C) (D) buesa ls dksbZ ugha
3 0 A 6 0 A 3 0 A

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2
1  q  q 2d
[Sol. vi =  0   Ad = [RT-4, XIII, 04-11-07]
2  A 0  2A 0
2 2
1  2q  1 q  2q 2d q 2
vf =    0 Ad +    0 A ( 2d ) = 
2  3A 0  2  3A 0  9A 0 9

q 2d
 Q= ]
6 0 A

%Q.7676/Capacitance In the circuit shown, if the charge present in the first vertical branch capacitor is equal to
Q then what is the charge in the Nth vertical branch capacitor of capacitance C?
2C 2C 2C 2C

+ 2C
C C C

Observe carefully that the last vertical

capacitor is of 2C. All the remaining
vertical capacitors are of C.

(A) Q/2N (B*) Q/2N–1 (C) Q (D) 2N Q

2C 2C 2C 2C
1 2 3 N–1
N

C C C q 2C
[Sol. (q) [Test-7-07-12-08-(12th) Paper-1 Q.1]
1’ 2’ 3’ (N–1’) N’

2C N
N

C q C
Let charge on last branch let q (q)

N’

2q N–1 N
N–2

2q q q

(N–2’) (N–1’) N’

Similarly charge between 1 and 1’  q2(n – 1) = Q (given)

Q
 q= ]
2 N 1

Q.7777/Capacitance How does the total energy stored in the capacitors in the circuit shown in the figure
change when first switch K1 is closed (process-1) and then switch K2 is also closed (process-2). Assume
that all capacitor were initially uncharged ?

C C C

K2
C
U K1

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(A*) Increases in process-1
(B*) Increases in process-2
(C) Decreases in process-2
(D*) Magnitude of change in process-2 is less than that in process-1
[Sol. Equivalent circuit [Test-7-07-12-08-(12th) Paper-1 Q.23]

C
C u2

C C

u1
u

5C
equivalent capacitance =
3
When k2 is closed no increasing in energy
1 2
1 5C 2 5CV 2
when k1 is closed E = cqV = V = ]
2 2 3 6

Q.7878/Capacitance Each plate of a parallel plate capacitor has a charge q on it. The capacitor is now connected
to a battery. Now,
(A*) the facing surfaces of the capacitor have equal and opposite charges.
(B) the two plates of the capacitor have equal and opposite charges.
(C*) the battery supplies equal and opposite charges to the two plates.
(D*) the outer surfaces of the plates have equal charges.

Q.7979/Capacitance Both capacitors are initially uncharged and then connected as shown and switch is closed.
What is the potential difference across the 3µF capacitor ?

19V

2µF 9V 3µF 15V

(A) 30V (B*) 10V (C) 25V (D) None of these

[Sol. Let q charge flow through the circuit then
using Kirchoff’s law [Test-5-28-09-08-(12th) Paper-1 Q.2]
q q
19 + 15 + –9+ =0
3 2
5q
25 + =0  q = 30µC
6
30µC
P.D. Across 3µF is V = = 10 V ]
3µF

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Q.8080/Capacitance For the configuration of capacitors shown, both switches are closed simultaneously.
After equilibrium is established, what is the charge on the top plate of the 5µF capacitor ?

+100µC –50µC
C = 5 µF C = 20 µF
–100µC +50µC

(A) 100µC (B) 90µC (C*) 10 µC (D) None of these

Q.80 fp= esa fn[kk, x, foU;kl esa nksuksa fLop dks ,d lkFk lEidZ fd;k tkrk gSA lkE;koLFkk dh fLFkfr esa 5µF
la/kkfj= ds mij okys IysV ij vkos’k fdruk gksxk ?

+100µC –50µC
C = 5 µF C = 20 µF
–100µC +50µC

(A) 100µC (B) 90µC (C*) 10 µC (D) buesa ls dksbZ ugha

100 –q –50 +q
[Sol.ANU –100 +q +50 –q [Test-5-28-09-08-(12th) Paper-1 Q.3]

100  q 50  q
6 + =0  q = 90 ×10–6 C
5 10 20 106
 Final charge on 5µF top plate is 10µC ]

Q.8181/Capacitance Two parallel plate capacitors differ only in the spacing

between their (very thin) plates ; one, AB, has a spacing of 5mm and a
capacitance of 20 pF, the other, CD, has a spacing of 2mm. Plates A and C
carry charges of +1nC, whilst B and D each carry –1nC. If the capacitor
CD is slid centrally
between and parallel to the plates of AB without touching them :
A C D B
What is the potential difference VAB :
(A*) 70 V (B) 50 V (C) 40 V (D) None of these
[RT-7_01.02.09_13th_Paper-2 Q.8]
Q.8282/Capacitance In the above question what is the potential difference VCD :
(A) 70 V (B) 50 V (C*) 40 V (D) None of these
[Sol. Q.8 & Q.9

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Q = +1nC
+2nC +1nC

–1nC –2nC –1nC

[RT-7_01.02.09_13th_Paper-2 Q.9]

A C D B

Q Q  d CA d DB  d CA  d DB
VAC + VDB = C + C =Q    =Q
AC DB  0A 0A  0A

(3) 5 3 1nC 3
=Q  A =Q A × = ×
0 0 5 20PF 5
VAC + VDB = 30 V ............ (1)
Q 2nC
VCD = C = = 40 V ........... (2)
CD 5
20PF 
2
Add (1) and (2) VAB = 30V + 40V = 70 V ]

Q.8383/Capacitance Two capacitors C1 and C2 are connected in series, assume that C1 < C2. The equivalent
capacitance of this arrangement is C, where
(A) C < C1/2 (B*) C1/2 < C < C1 (C) C1 < C < C2 (D) C2 < C < 2C2
[Sol. C1 < C2
C1 1 C2 1
 C1  C 2 < & C1  C 2 >
2 2
C1C 2 C2 C1
C = C  C = C1 · C  C > [RT-6_28-12-08_13th Paper-1 Q.13]
1 2 1 2 2
C2
Similarly C< ]
2

Q.8484/Capacitance Two capacitors C1 and C2 are connected in parallel, assume that C1 < C2. The equivalent
capacitance of this arrangement is C, where
(A) C < C1/2 (B) C1/2 < C < C1 (C) C1 < C < C2 (D*) C2 < C < 2C2
[Sol. C1 < C2
C = C1 + C2 < 2C2 ] [RT-6_28-12-08_13th Paper-1 Q.14]

Q.8585/Capacitance Three capacitors C1, C2, and C3 are connected to a battery as shown in the figure. The
three capacitors have equal capacitances. Which capacitor stores the most energy?
[RT-3_14-09-08_13th Paper-2 Q.2]
C2

+ C1 C3
V–

(A) C2 or C3 as they store the same amount of energy

(B) C2
(C*) C1
(D) All three capacitors store the same amount of energy
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[Sol. Potential drop across C1 is maximum ]

Q.8686/Capacitance For the arrangement of identical capacitors shown, what is the equivalent capacitance ?
[Test-2-10-08-08-13th Paper-1 Q.23]

5C 5C 2C 3C
(A) (B*) (C) (D)
2 3 3 5

C 3 1 4 C

[Sol.
C 2 C

1 & 2 parallel and in series with 3 and combination is parallel with 4 ]

Q.8787/Capacitance A battery, or batteries, connected to two parallel plates produce the equipotential lines
between the plates as shown. Which of the following configurations is most likely to produce these
equipotential lines? [Test-1-27-07-08-13th Paper Q.19]

–2V –1V 0V 1V 2V

(A) (B) (C*) (D)

+ + + + + + +
2V 2V 2V 2V 2V 2V 2V

d
–2V E +2V

F

[Sol. + +
–2V 0 +2V
2V 2V

 4V 
F = eE =   ]
 d 

Q.8888/Capacitance The force on an electron located on the 0-volt potential line (in the previous problem)
is
(A) 2 N, directed to the right [Test-1-27-07-08-13th Paper Q.20]
(B) zero
(C*) directed to the right, but its magnitude cannot be determined without knowing the distance between
the lines
(D) directed to the left, but its magnitude cannot be determined without knowing the distance between
the lines
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Q.8989/Capacitance A dielectric slab of area A passes between the capacitor plates of area 2A with a constant
speed v. The variation of current (i) through the circuit as function of time (t) can be qualitatively represented
as

i i
i i
t t
(A) t
(B*) (C) (D) t

 0 klx 0 (2A  lx ) 
[Sol.    V=Q [Final Test XII 03.01.10 Paper-1 Q.5]
 d d 
 0 klx  0 l  dx
i=    = constant
 d d  dt
as the dielectric leaves c  Q  i is -ve. ]

Q.9090/Capacitance A parallel plate capacitor is filled by a di-electric whose relative permittivity varies with the
applied voltage according to the law = V, where  = 2 per volt. The same (but containing no di-
electric) capacitor charged to a voltage V0 = 312 volt is connected in parallel to the first "non-linear"
uncharged capacitor. Determine the final voltage Vf (in volts) across the capacitors.
[RT-7 XII 06.12.09 Paper-1 Q.1]
[Ans. 0012 ]

Q.9191/Capacitance Column-I Column-II

(A) Plates of an isolated, charged, parallel (P) Electric energy stored inside capacitor
plate, air core capacitor are slowly increases in the process.
pulled apart.

(B) A dielectric is slowly inserted inside (Q) Force between the two plates of the
an isolated and charged parallel plate capacitor remain unchanged.
air cored capacitor to completely fill the
space between plates.

(C) Plates of a parallel plate capacitor (R) Electric field in the region between
connected across a battery are slowly plates remain unchanged.
pulled apart.

(D) A dielectric slab is slowly inserted inside (S) Total electric energy stored inside
a parallel plate capacitor connected across capacitor decreases in the process.
a battery to completely fill the space
between plates. (T) Electric field in the region decreases.
[RT-6 XII 08.11.09 Paper-2 Q.2]
[Ans. (A) P,Q,R (B) Q,S,T (C) S,T (D) P,R ]

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[Sol. (A) Field remains same as charge is same. Hence energy stored increases. (P) & (Q) as field is same
and (R).
(B) Since distance between plate and charge remains same and field decreases, (S & T)
Q2
F= , charge is same hence force remain same (Q).
2 0 A
(C) Since connected to battery P.D. remains same and as distance increases the electric field de-
creases. (T) Also as capacitance decreases the charge also decreases decreasing the force of interaction
and energy inside decrease (S).
(D) Capacitance increases and P.D. remaining same, thus charge and energy increases (P) and force
of interaction increases. Field remains same as distance and P.D. remains same (R) and energy increases
as ]

Paragraph for question nos. 92 to 94

To find the capacitance between two arbitrary shaped conductors A and B carrying equal and opposite

Q aQ  x 2 
charges Q and –Q say, we use the formulae C  , where VAB = V = –  E . d . If E =  1  2  ,
V 0  d 
where a = constant and d = least distance between the conductors, answer the following questions :

+
+ ––
A O P B
––
+
+

d
x
O

Paragraph for question nos. 92 to 94

cjkcj o foijhr vkos'k Q o – Q okys nks vfu;fer vkd`fr ds pkyd A o B ds chp /kkfjrk Kkr djus ds fy;s
Q aQ  x 2 
ge C  lw= dk iz;ksx djrs gSa, tgk¡ VAB = V = –  E . d gSA ;fn E =  1  d 2  ,
V 0  
tgk¡ a = fu;rkad rFkk d = pkydksa ds chp fuEure nwjh, rks fuEu iz'uksa ds mÙkj nhft;s:

+
+ ––
A O P B
––
+
+

d
x
O

%Q.9292/Capacitance The potential difference between the conductors is

aQd 3aQd 4aQd 2 4aQd
(A) 3 (B) 2 (C) (D*) 3
0 0 3 0 0

Q.92 pkydksa ds chp foHkokUrj gS :

aQd 3aQd 4aQd 2 4aQd
(A) 3 (B) 2 (C) (D*) 3
0 0 3 0 0

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d
V  
aQ x2
[Sol. 1  2 dx

0 0 d

aQ  d  4aQd
= d = 3 ] [RT-4_13th(VXY)_08-12-13_P-1]
0  3  0

%Q.9393/Capacitance The capacitance of the system is

0 0a 3 0
(A) (B) (C*) (D) None of these
4ad 3d 4ad
Q.93 fudk; dh /kkfjrk gS :
0 0a 3 0
(A) (B) (C*) (D) buesa ls dksbZ ugha
4ad 3d 4ad
Q 3 0
[Sol. C= = 4a d ] [RT-4_13th(VXY)_08-12-13_P-1]
V

%Q.9494/Capacitance The ratio of field energy densities at O and P is

(A) 1 : 1 (B) 1 : 2 (C*) 1 : 4 (D) None of these
Q.94 O o P ij {ks= ÅtkZ ?kuRoksa dk vuqikr gS :
(A) 1 : 1 (B) 1 : 2 (C*) 1 : 4 (D) buesa ls dksbZ ugha

2
1  aQ 
0 E 02 2
 
2 E0  0  2=
1
[Sol. 1 = = 2 = (1 + 1) ] [RT-4_13th(VXY)_08-12-13_P-1]
0 E 2P E P2  aQ  4
2  
 0 

Paragraph for question nos. 95 to 97

It is possible to take a high quality photograph of a very fast moving object by illuminating the object for
quite a small fraction of a second. You may have come across photographs of a bullet penetrating a
banana or an apple in many text books or magazines. This is called 'Stop action' photography because
the fast moving object travels a very short distance during the time of illumination. Harold Edgerton, the
inventor of stroboscope, was a pioneer of this kind of photography.
A normal photographic plate works properly if it receives an energy of 4J during the exposure. To
release this energy in a very small fraction of time, huge amount of power is required. Such huge power
can not be generated directly from a battery because of its high internal resistance. To produce such
power a capacitor is used. The time in which a capacitor discharges can be very short. Although,
theoretically it would take a long time for a capacitor to discharge completely, it discharges almost
completely in about 10 time constants. Consider the following situation. A capacitor of 200µF, storing 4J
energy is made to discharge through a flash light in 2ms. This setup is used to take the picture of a bullet
moving at a speed of 100 m/s. Assume that the flash light acts as a resistor and there is no other resistance
in the circuit.

Q.9595/Capacitance If we use a lens of power 10 diopters, the lens to photographic plate distance is 15 cm
and the bullet moves perpendicular to the principal axis, what is the distance covered by bullet as seen on
photographic plate.
(A) 1 cm (B) 5 cm (C*) 10 cm (D) 20 cm

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1 1 1
[Sol.   (for lens) [RT-5 XII 27.09.09 Paper-2 Q.4]
v u f
1
here v = +15 and = 10 cm
p
1 1 1
   u = –30
15 u 10
| v | 15 1
m= = =
| u | 30 2
So distance travelled by bullet in 2ms = (100 m/sec × 2 × 10–3 sec) = 20 m/s
1
distance as seen on film = × 20 = 10 cm ]
2

Q.9696/Capacitance What is the order of energy delivered to the flash light in 0.2 ms (approx.).
(A) 0.4 J (B) 1.83 J (C) 2.74 J (D*) 3.45 J
[Sol.DA Q = Q0e–t/RC RC = time constant = 2m/s [RT-5 XII 27.09.09 Paper-2 Q.5]
After one time constant Q = 0.37 Q0
Q2 (0.37Q 0 ) 2 Q2
(UC)f = = = 0.37 × 0.37
2C 2C 2C
(UC)f = (0.37 × 0.37) (UC)
rest energy is lost to resistor = 3.45 J ]

Q.9797/Capacitance What is the initial current in the circuit

(A*) 200 A (B) 120 A (C) 700 A (D) 3700 A
1
[Sol.DA Initial P.D. = V then CV2 = 4J [RT-5 XII 27.09.09 Paper-2 Q.6]
2
1
 (200 × 10–6)(v2) = 4
2
 v2 = 4 × 104  V = 200
–3
RC = 2 × 10 sec  R = 1
So I = 200A ]

Q.9898/Capacitance A charged spherical drop of mercury is in equilibrium in a plane horizontal air capacitor
and the intensity of the electric field is 6 × 104 Vm–1. The charge on the drop is 8 × 10–18 C. The radius
of the drop is
[air = 1.29 kg/m3 ; Hg = 13.6 × 103 kg/m3]
(A) 0.95 × 10– 8m (B) 2.7 × 10–10m (C) 2.7 × 10– 8m (D) 1.35 × 10–9m
(E*) 0.95 × 10 m– 6

4
[Sol.
3
 
gr 3  Hg  a g = qE ]

Q.9999/Capacitance The plates of a parallel-plate capacitor are separated by a solid dielectric. This capacitor
and a resistor are connected in series across the terminals of a battery. Now the plates of the capacitor
are pulled slightly farther apart. When equilibrium is restored in the circuit,
(A) the potential difference across the plates has increased.
(B*) the energy stored on the capacitor has decreased.
(C) the capacitance of the capacitor has increased.
(D*) The battery would have gained energy
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[Sol. Q = CV  Q [RT-7 13th (17-01-2010) paper-1 Q.12]
1
U= CV2 
2
flows back in battery ]

Q.100100/Capacitance Figure shows an arrangement of four identical rectangular plates A, B, C and D each of
area S. Ignore the separation between the plates in comparison to the plate dimensions.

a b c

+Q1 +Q2

A B C D

(A*) Potential difference between plastes A & B is independent of Q1.

(B*) Potential difference between plastes C & D is independent of Q1.
(C) Potential difference between plastes A & B is independent of Q2.
(D) Potential difference between plastes C & D is independent of Q2.
[Sol. xa + xb + (Q2 + x) c = 0 [RT-6 13th (13-12-2009) paper-2 Q.15]
 Q 2c
x= Q2+x
abc
Q1 = y + x + y – Q2 – x y x –x x –x y

Q1  Q 2 –Q2–x
y=
2
Q 2 ca
V = (a  b  c) S  ]
0

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