JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Electric potential and capacitance
- JEE Mains 2018
- Hard
- MCQ
In the following circuit, the switch \(S\) is closed at \(t = 0.\) The charge on the capacitor \(C_1\) as a function of time will be given by \(\left( {{C_{eq}}\, = {\kern 1pt} \,\frac{{{C_1}{C_2}}}{{{C_1} + {C_2}}}} \right).\)

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Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) \({C_{eq}}E\,[1 - \exp ( - t/R{C_{eq}})]\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
During charging charge on the capacitor increases with time. Charge on the capacitor
\(\mathrm{C}_{1}\) as a function of time, \(\mathrm{Q}=\mathrm{Q}_{0}\left(1-\mathrm{e}^{-t / \mathrm{R} C}\right)\)
\(\mathrm{Q}=\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{eq}} \mathrm{E}\left[1-\mathrm{e}^{-t / \mathrm{RC}_{\mathrm{eq}}}\right]\)
\(\left(\because Q_{0}=C_{e q} E\right)\)
Both capacitor will have charge as they are connected in series
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