Chapter 26: Q. 12 (page 737)

Rank in order, from largest to smallest, the potential differences ${(∆ V_{C})}_{1} to {(∆ V_{C})}_{4}$ of the four capacitors in Figure Q26.12. Explain.

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The potential differences are : ${(∆ V_{c})}_{3} > {(∆ V_{c})}_{4} = {(∆ V_{c})}_{1} > {(∆ V_{c})}_{2}$

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: Given information and formula used

Given Figure :

Formula used :

$∆ V_{c} = \frac{Q}{C}$

Calculating the potential differences

Calculating each capacitor's $∆ V_{c} = \frac{Q}{C}$

$\Rightarrow {(∆ V_{c})}_{1} = \frac{Q}{C}, {(∆ V_{c})}_{2} = {0.5 (∆ V_{c})}_{1}$

${(∆ V_{c})}_{3} = {2 (∆ V_{c})}_{1}, {(∆ V_{c})}_{4} = {(∆ V_{c})}_{1}$

So, ${(∆ V_{c})}_{3} > {(∆ V_{c})}_{4} = {(∆ V_{c})}_{1} > {(∆ V_{c})}_{2}$

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