Question

The capacitor of capacitance $4\mu F$ and$6\mu F$ are connected in series. A potential difference of $500\mspace{6mu} volts$ is applied to the outer plates of the two capacitor system. The potential difference across the plates of capacitor of $4\mu F$ capacitance is

• A. $500\mspace{6mu} volts$
• B. $300\mspace{6mu} volts$
• C. $200\mspace{6mu} volts$
• D. $250\mspace{6mu} volts$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$300\mspace{6mu} volts$

Answer 2

Potential difference across 4μF capacitor

$V = \left( \frac{6}{4 + 6} \right) \times 500 = 300volt$