Q131 / 150 · MHT CET 2016 · Physics

Three parallel plate air capacitors are connected in parallel. Each capacitor has plate area  A3 and the separation between the plates is d, 2d and 3d respectively. The equivalent capacity of combination is (ε 0 = absolute permittivity of free space)

  • A
    7 ε 0 A 18d
  • Correct answer
    B
    11 ε 0 A 18d
  • C
    13 ε 0 A 18d
  • D
    17 ε 0 A 18d

Solution

C=QV and  C=ε0Ad
As given C1=ε0 .  A3d; C2=ε0 A6d; C3=ε0 A9d
∴Ceq=C1+C2+C3for parallel combination of capacitors
∴  Ceq=ε0Ad13+16+19=11ε0A18d

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

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