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AIPMT PRELIMS 2009 Physics Capacitors in Series 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 B

Detailed Explanation

In series, the effective capacitance is given by 1/C_eff = 1/C + 1/C + 1/C, which simplifies to C_eff = C/3. The breakdown voltage adds up, so V_eff = 3V.

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