Q18 / 143 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Current Electricity

The charge on the 4μF capacitor in the steady state is

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  • A
    10/3 μC
  • Correct answer
    B
    32/3 μC
  • C
    4/3 μC
  • D
    8/3 μC

Solution

In steady state, the capacitors are fully charged and act as open circuit, so the equivalent circuit in steady state would be as shown:-

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∴ Steady State current is I=122+4=2 A
∴ Potential difference across AB is V=2×4=8 V
∴ Sum of potential difference across 2 μF and 4 μF capacitors is 8 V. As these are in series, so charges on them would be same. Let q be the charge on them, then:-
From KVL, 

q2+q4=8⇒q=323 μC

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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