RE-NEET2026Physics-Electrostatics

RE-NEET 2026 Physics Capacitors MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

Three identical capacitors P, Q and S, each of the capacitance C, are connected to a battery of voltage V, as shown in the figure. If the energy stored in the capacitor P and total energy stored in the system are Uₚ and Uₜ, respectively, then the ratio Uₚ/Uₜ is:

Question diagram
A

1/3

B

1/2

C

1/6

D

2/3

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The energy stored in a capacitor is given by (1/2)CV². The total energy is distributed among the capacitors, and the ratio can be calculated based on their configuration.

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