Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Capacitors and capacitance
Capacitors and capacitance — practice question
Three capacitors, each with capacitance $48\,\mu\text{F}$, are arranged as shown in Fig. 6.1.
(a)[2]
Calculate the combined capacitance between points A and B.
(b)[2]
The greatest safe potential difference that can be applied across any one capacitor is $6\,\text{V}$. Determine the greatest safe potential difference that can be applied between points A and B.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Accurate treatment of capacitance in parallel and in series” …