Q145 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2024 (21 May Shift 2) · Physics

When a parallel plate capacitor is charged up to 95 V , its capacitance is C. If a dielectric slab of thickness 2 mm is inserted between plates and distance between the plates is increased by 1.6 mm such that the same potential difference is maintained. The dielectric constant of the material (slab) is

  • A
    2.4
  • B
    4.5
  • Correct answer
    C
    5.0
  • D
    9.0

Solution

When the battery is removed,
$\begin{aligned} & Q=\text { constant } \\ & \Rightarrow C_1 V=C_2 V \Rightarrow C_1=C_2 \\ & \Rightarrow \frac{\varepsilon_0 A}{d}=\frac{\varepsilon_0 A}{(d+1.6)-t\left(1-\frac{1}{k}\right)} \\ & \therefore d=(d+1.6)-2\left(1-\frac{1}{k}\right) \\ & \therefore \quad K=5 \end{aligned}$

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

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