The capacity of a condenser A is 10 μF and it is charged by a batte...
Understanding the Problem
When a charged condenser (capacitor) is connected to another uncharged condenser, the total charge and voltage change. Here, we start with condenser A charged to 100V and then connect it to condenser B after disconnecting the battery.
Given Data
- Capacity of condenser A (C₁) = 10 μF
- Voltage of battery (V₁) = 100V
- Common potential after connection (Vf) = 40V
Charging of Condensers
1. Initial Charge of A:
\[
Q₁ = C₁ \cdot V₁ = 10 \, \mu F \cdot 100 \, V = 1000 \, \mu C
\]
2. Final Charge Distribution:
- After connecting to condenser B, both capacitors A and B will have the same final voltage (Vf).
- The total charge remains conserved:
\[
Q₁ = Qf + Q₂
\]
where \(Qf\) is the charge on A and \(Q₂\) is the charge on B.
3. Charge on Capacitors:
\[
Qf = C₁ \cdot Vf = 10 \, \mu F \cdot 40 \, V = 400 \, \mu C
\]
\[
Q₂ = Q₁ - Qf = 1000 \, \mu C - 400 \, \mu C = 600 \, \mu C
\]
4. Finding Capacity of B:
Using the charge on B and the final voltage:
\[
Q₂ = C₂ \cdot Vf \Rightarrow C₂ = \frac{Q₂}{Vf} = \frac{600 \, \mu C}{40 \, V} = 15 \, \mu F
\]
Conclusion
Therefore, the capacity of condenser B is 15 μF, confirming that option b is correct.
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