Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance Questions and Answers Part-16

1. As in figure shown, if a capacitor C is charged by connecting it with resistance R, then energy is given by the battery will be
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a) \[\frac{1}{2}CV^{2}\]
b) More than \[\frac{1}{2}CV^{2}\]
c) Less than \[\frac{1}{2}CV^{2}\]
d) Zero

Answer: b
Explanation: Some energy lost in the form of heat in resistance also.

2. A capacitor is charged to 200 volt it has 0.1 coulomb charge. When it is discharged, energy will be
a) 1 J
b) 4 J
c) 10 J
d) 20 J

Answer: c
Explanation:
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3.If eight identical drops are joined to form a bigger drop, the potential on bigger as compared to that on smaller drop will be
a) Double
b) Four times
c) Eight times
d) One time

Answer: b
Explanation:
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4. If a dielectric substance is introduced between the plates of a charged air-gap capacitor. The energy of the capacitor will
a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Remain unchanged
d) First decrease and then increase

Answer: b
Explanation:
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5. A \[40\mu F\]  capacitor in a defibrillator is charged to 3000 V. The energy stored in the capacitor is sent through the patient during a pulse of duration 2ms. The power delivered to the patient is
a) 45 kW
b) 90 kW
c) 180 kW
d) 360 kW

Answer: b
Explanation:
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6.A spherical drop of capacitance \[1\mu F\]   is broken into eight drops of equal radius. Then, the capacitance of each small drop is ......
a) \[\frac{1}{8}\mu F\]
b) \[8\mu F\]
c) \[\frac{1}{2}\mu F\]
d) \[\frac{1}{4}\mu F\]

Answer: c
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7. An air filled plate capacitor has capacity C. If distance between plates is doubled and it is immersed in a liquid then capacity becomes twice. Dielectric constant of the liquid is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Answer: d
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8. On increasing the plate separation of a charged condenser, the energy
a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Remains unchanged
d) Becomes zero

Answer: a
Explanation:
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9. The energy stored in a condenser is in the form of
a) Kinetic energy
b) Potential energy
c) Elastic energy
d) Magnetic energy

Answer: b
Explanation: Potential energy

10. When a dielectric material is introduced between the plates of a charges condenser, then electric field between the plates
a) Remain constant
b) Decreases
c) Increases
d) First increases then decreases

Answer: b
Explanation:
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