In an RC circuit while discharging, the graph of log i versus time is as shown by the dotted line in the diagram figure, where i is the current. When the value of the resistance is doubled, which of the solid curve best represents the variation of log i versus time ?
(1) P
(2) Q
(3) R
(4) S
Three identical capacitors are given a charge Q each and they are then allowed to discharge through resistance R1, R2 and R3. Their charges, as a function of time shown in the graph below. The smallest of the three resistance is
(1) R3
(2) R2
(3) R1
(4) Cannot be predicted
During charging a capacitor, the variation of potential V of the capacitor with time t is shown as :
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4.
A 4 μF capacitor and a resistance of 2.5 MΩ are in series with a 12 V battery. The time after which the potential difference across the capacitor is 3 times the potential difference across the resistor is: [Given ln(2)= 0.693]
1. 13.86 s
2. 6.93 s
3. 7 s
4. 14 s
The plates of a capacitor are charged to a potential difference of 320 volts and are then connected across a resistor. The potential difference across the capacitor decays exponentially with time. After 1 second the potential difference between the plates of the capacitor is 240 volts, then after 2 and 3 seconds the potential difference between the plates will be
(1) 200 and 180 V
(2) 180 and 135 V
(3) 160 and 80 V
(4) 140 and 20 V
In the given figure each plate of capacitance C has partial value of charge equal to:
1. CE
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3.
4.
In the figure below, what is the potential difference between the point A and B and between B and C respectively in steady state
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
In the circuit here, the steady state voltage across capacitor C is a fraction of the battery e.m.f. The fraction is decided by
(1) R1 only
(2) R1 and R2 only
(3) R1 and R3 only
(4) R1, R2 and R3
A capacitor of capacitance 5 μF is connected as shown in the figure. The internal resistance of the cell is 0.5 Ω. The amount of charge on the capacitor plate is?
(1) 0 μC
(2) 5 μC
(3) 10 μC
(4) 25 μC
In the figure a long uniform potentiometer wire AB is having a constant potential gradient along its length. The null points for the two primary cells of emfs E1 and E2 connected in the manner shown are obtained at a distance of 120 cm and 300 cm from the end A. Find (i) and position of null point for the cell E1.
How is the sensitivity of a potentiometer increased ?
Using Kirchoffs rules determine the value of unknown resistance R in the circuit so that no current flows through 4 Ω resistance. Also find the potential difference between A and D.