Question 593: Electrostatics & Capacitance

Question

Five capacitors each of capacity $C$ are connected as shown in figure. If their resultant capacity is $2 \mu \mathrm{F}$, then the capacity of each condenser is
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Accepted Answer

Given that the resultant capacitance $ C_{	ext{eq}} = 2 \, \mu 	ext{F} $:
The capacitors are connected in series. Therefore, the formula for the equivalent capacitance of capacitors in series is:
$ \frac{1}{C_{	ext{eq}}} = \frac{1}{C} + \frac{1}{C} + \frac{1}{C} + \frac{1}{C} + \frac{1}{C} $
This simplifies to:
$ \frac{1}{C_{	ext{eq}}} = \frac{5}{C} $
Substitute the given equivalent capacitance:
$ \frac{1}{2 \, \mu 	ext{F}} = \frac{5}{C} $
Solving for $ C $:
$ C = 10 \, \mu 	ext{F} $
Therefore, each capacitor has a capacitance of $ 10 \, \mu 	ext{F} $.

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5 $\mu$F

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2 $\mu$F

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2.5 $\mu$F

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10 $\mu$F

Electrostatics & Capacitance

Five capacitors each of capacity C are connected as shown in figure. If their resultant capacity is 2 \mu \mathrm{F}, then the capacity of each condenser is

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