Question 3

(a) Explain what is meant by the statement: The capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor is 2\(\mu\)F

(b) State: (i) three factors on which its capacitance depends

(ii) three uses of capacitors.

(c) Derive a formula for the energy W stored in a charged capacitor of capacitance C carrying a charge Q on either plate.,

(d) Two parallel-plate capacitors of capacitances 2\(\mu\)F and 3\(\mu\)F are connected in parallel and the combination is connected to a 50V d.c. source. Draw the circuit diagram of the arrangement and determine the:

(i) charge on either plate of each capacitor

(ii) potential difference across each capacitor

(iii) energy of the combinad capacitors.

Theory

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
1996
Question no.
#3
Type
Theory

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