NEET 2019 Odisha · PhysicsStored energyPrevious Year Question

Two identical capacitors C1 and C² of equal capacitance are connected as shown. Terminals a and b of key k are connected to charge capacitor C1 using a battery of emf V. Now disconnecting a and b, the terminals b and c are connected. Due to this, what will be the percentage loss of energy?

Answer: (C) 50%. Answer: (c) Solution: Charged C₁ shares charge with identical uncharged C₂ (equal capacitances).

NEET 2019 Odisha Physics question — Two identical capacitors C1 and C² of equal capacitance are connected as shown. Terminals…
  1. A.75%
  2. B.0%
  3. C.50%
  4. D.25%

Correct Answer

(C) 50%

Solution & Explanation

Answer: (c) Solution: Charged C₁ shares charge with identical uncharged C₂ (equal capacitances). Fraction lost = C₂/(C₁+C₂) = C/(2C) = 50%. → option (c).

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