Question
Question: Capacitor C<sub>1</sub> (10 μF) and C<sub>2</sub> (20 μF) are connected in series across a 3 kV supp...
Capacitor C1 (10 μF) and C2 (20 μF) are connected in series across a 3 kV supply as shown. What is charge on capacitor C1 –
A
45000 μC
B
20000 μC
C
15000 μC
D
10000 μC
Answer
20000 μC
Explanation
Solution
q1 = Ceq V
= 3010×20×10−6× 3 × 103 = 2 × 10–2
= 20000 × 10–6 = 20000 μC