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Assertion: The capacity of a given conductor remians same even if charge is varied on it.
Reason: Capaciatnce depends upon nearly medium as well as size and shape of conductor.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reson is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion and reason both are false.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Capacitance is besically a geometrical quantity.
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Knowledge Check

  • Capacity of a conductor depends upon

    A
    size of conductor
    B
    thickness of conductor
    C
    material of conductor
    D
    all of these

  • The capacity of the conductor does not depend upon

    A
    charge
    B
    voltage
    C
    nature of the material
    D
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    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
    B
    Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
    C
    A is true but R is false
    D
    A is false and R is True

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