Home
Class 12
PHYSICS
Three identical capacitors are combined ...

Three identical capacitors are combined differently. For the same voltage to each combination, the one that stores the greatest energy is

A

Two in parallel and the third in series with it

B

Three in series

C

Three in parallel

D

Two in series and third in parallel with it

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
`U = (1)/(2) CV^(2)`
Now if `V` is constant, then `U` is greatest when 'C_(eq)` is maximum. This is when all the three are in parallel.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ELECTRIC POTENTIAL & CAPACITANCE

    A2Z|Exercise Capacitor Circuits|52 Videos

  • ELECTRIC POTENTIAL & CAPACITANCE

    A2Z|Exercise Problems Based On Mixed Concepts|44 Videos

  • ELECTRIC POTENTIAL & CAPACITANCE

    A2Z|Exercise Capacitor With Dielectric|32 Videos

  • ELECTRIC CHARGE, FIELD & FLUX

    A2Z|Exercise Section D - Chapter End Test|29 Videos

  • ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION

    A2Z|Exercise Section D - Chapter End Test|30 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Three initially uncharged capacitors are connected to a battery of 10 V in parallel combination. Find out the following ? total energy stored in the capacitors

Suppose n identical capacitors are joined in parallel and charged to potential V. Now, they are separated and joined in series. If the energy possessed by each capacitor is U, then on joining them in series, the energy and potential difference for the combination are

Two identical capacitors are connected in series with a source of constant voltage V . If Q is the charge on one of the capacitors, the capacitance of each capacitor is :

Six identical capacitors, each of 1muF are joined in parallel and the combination is put across a battery of e.m.f. 2V. Now, the battery is disconnected and the capacitors are joined in series. The total energy are potential difference across the series combination is

A battery of potential V stores charge q on a combination of two identical capacitors. What are the potential difference across the end the charge or either capacitors if the capacitors are (a) in parallel and (b) in series?

Three identical capacitors each of capacitance C are connected in series and this connection is connected in parallel with one such more identical capacitor. Then, the capacitance of the whole combination is

Statement-1. In a series combination of capacitors, charge on each capacitor is same. Statement-2. In such a combination, charge cannot move only along one route.

A2Z-ELECTRIC POTENTIAL & CAPACITANCE-Grouping Of Capacitors
  1. The capacities of two conductors are C(1) and C(2) and their respectiv...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. Two condenser of capacities 1 muF and 2 muF are connected in series an...

    Text Solution

    |

  3. Three identical capacitors are combined differently. For the same volt...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. A condenser having a capacity of 6 muF is charged to 100 V and is then...

    Text Solution

    |

  5. 0.2 F capacitor is charged to 600 V by a battery. On removing the batt...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. A condenser of capacitance 10 muF has been charged to 100V. It is now ...

    Text Solution

    |

  7. A capacitor 4 muF charged to 50 V is connected to another capacitor of...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Two capacitors of 3 pF and 6pF are connected in series and a potential...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. A condenser of capacity C(1) is charged to a potential V(0). The elect...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. 100 capacitors each having a capacity of 10 muF are connected in paral...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Three capacitors of 2.0, 3.0 and 6.0 muF are connected in series to a ...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. A 10 muC capacitor and a 20 muF capacitor are connected in series acro...

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Two condensers C(1) and C(2) in a circuit are joined as shown in fig...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. A 10 muF capacitor is charged to a potential difference of 50 V and is...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. The combined capacity of the parallel combination of two capacitors is...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. A capacitor of 20 muF is charged to 500 volts and connected in paralle...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. The equivalent capacitance of three capacitors of capacitance C(1):C(2...

    Text Solution

    |

  18. A potential difference of 300 volts is applied to a combination of 2.0...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Two capacitors of 10muF and 20 muF are connected in series with a 30 V...

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Three capacitors of capacitance 3 muF, 10 muF and 15 muF are connected...

    Text Solution

    |