AIPMT PRELIMS2005Physics-Electrostatics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Physics Capacitors MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

A network of four capacitors of capacity equal to C₁ = C, C₂ = 2C, C₃ = 3C and C₄ = 4C are connected to a battery as shown in the figure. The ratio of the charges on C₂ and C₄ is:

Question diagram
A

22/3

B

3/22

C

7/22

D

22/7

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The capacitors are connected in a combination of series and parallel. The charge on capacitors in series is the same, and the potential difference across C₂ and C₄ can be used to find the ratio of charges.

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