Combination of Capacitors

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Combination of Capacitors: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Combination of Capacitors, Series Combination of Capacitors, Parallel Combination of Capacitors and, Distribution of Potential Difference among Capacitors in Series

Important Questions on Combination of Capacitors

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Three capacitors 2 μF, 3 μF and 6 μF are joined with each other. What is the minimum effective capacitance (in μF)?

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Four plates of equal area A are separated by equal distance d and are arranged as shown in the figure. The equivalent capacity is:
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Three capacitors each of 4 μF are to be connected in such a way that the effective capacitance is 6 μF . This can be done by connecting them:

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A parallel-plate capacitor consists of two identical metal plates. Two dielectric slabs having dielectric constants K1 and K2 are introduced in the space between two plates as shown below. Show that capacity of capacitor in the arrangement is given by C=ε0K1+K2A2d

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A network of four capacitors 5 μF each are connected to a 240 V supply. Determine the charge on each capacitor.

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Derive an expression for effective capacitance of three capacitors connected in parallel.

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What is the equivalent capacitance of two 2 μF capacitors connected in series.

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How will you obtain a capacitance of higher value if you have been provided with capacitors of relatively low capacitance? 

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If n capacitors of equal capacitance C are connected in series what will be the equivalent capacitance.

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What will be the maximum and minimum capacitance obtainable with three capacitors each of 6 μF capacitance

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For the circuit shown in the figure, the equivalent capacitance between A and B will be
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For the circuit shown in figure, the potential difference across 4.5 μF capacitor is

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For the figure shown the equivalent capacitance between position A and B.
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For the figure shown equivalent capacitance between points A and B is

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Let equivalent capacitances for n identical capacitors each of capacitance C in series and parallel arrangements are Cs and Cp. Prove that Cp-Cs=n2-1nC

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Determine the equivalent capacitance of the systems shown in fig (a) and (b) between A and B. Area of each plate is A and the separation between adjacent plates is d.
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Determine equivalent capacitance between points A and B for the figure shown

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In fig shown each capacitor is of 1 μF capacitance Find equivalent capacitance between points A and B.

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A spherical conductor of capacitance 2 μF charged to 150 V is connected to an 1 μF uncharged and conducting sphere. Find common potential, charge on each capacitor after joining.

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Two capacitors are of 2 μF and 4 μF capacitance respectively. Compare the ratio of equivalent capacitances of their series and parallel combinations