Q39 / 50 · Manipal (MET) 2024 · Physics
In the following circuit diagram, potential difference across $4 \mu \mathrm{~F}$ capacitor is


- A19 V
- B14 V
- C16 V
- Correct answerD8 V
Solution
1. Parallel Combination:
The \(2 \mu F\) and \(6 \mu F\) capacitors are in parallel, so their equivalent capacitance:
\(C_{e q}=2+6=8 \mu F\)
2. Series Combination:
The \(4 \mu F^{\prime}\) capacitor is in series with the \(8 \mu F\) equivalent capacitor. The total capacitance is:
\(\frac{1}{C_{t o t a l}}=\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{8}=\frac{3}{8} \Longrightarrow C_{t o t a l}=\frac{8}{3} \mu F\)
3. Charge Calculation:
The total charge in the circuit is:
\(Q=C_{t o t a l} \cdot V=\frac{8}{3} \cdot 12=32 \mu C\)
4. Voltage Across \(4 \mu F\) Capacitor:
Since the charge is the same in series, the voltage across the \(4 \mu F\) capacitor is:
\(V=\frac{Q}{C}=\frac{32}{4}=8 \mathrm{~V}\)
Final answer: \(\mathrm{8} \mathrm{V}\).
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.