Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Capacitors and capacitance

Capacitors and capacitance — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Define the term capacitance.

(a(ii))[2]

Use the expression for the electric potential due to a point charge to demonstrate that an isolated metal sphere with diameter $25\,\text{cm}$ has capacitance $1.4 \times 10^{-11}\,\text{F}$.

(b(i))[1]

Three capacitors with capacitances $2.0\,\mu\text{F}$, $3.0\,\mu\text{F}$ and $4.0\,\mu\text{F}$ are arranged as shown in Fig. 7.1 and connected to a battery of e.m.f. $9.0\,\text{V}$. Determine the total capacitance of the three capacitors.

(b(ii))[2]

Determine the potential difference across the capacitor of capacitance $3.0\,\mu\text{F}$.

(b(iii))[2]

Determine the positive charge stored on the capacitor of capacitance $2.0\,\mu\text{F}$.

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