AIPMT MAINS2009Physics-Electrostatics
AIPMT MAINS 2009 Physics Capacitors MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Three capacitors each of capacitance C and of breakdown voltage V are joined in series. The capacitance and breakdown voltage of the combination will be:
A
3C, V/3
B
C/3, 3V
C
3C, 3V
D
C/3, V/3
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
In series, the total capacitance is given by 1/C_total = 1/C + 1/C + 1/C = 1/3C, so C_total = C/3. The breakdown voltage adds up, so V_total = 3V.
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