12th Class Physics Electrostatics & Capacitance Question Bank Case Based (MCQs) - Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

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    Directions (Q. No. 1 to 5):
    Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same:
    Super capacitor: Super capacitor is a high capacity capacitor with a capacitance value much higher than normal capacitors but with lower voltage limits. Such capacitors bridges the gap between electrolytic capacitors and rechargeable batteries.
    In automobile, bus, train, crane, elevator such capacitors are used for regenerative braking, short term energy storage or burst-mode power delivery.
    Super capacitors have many advantages over batteries: they are very low weight and generally don't contain harmful chemicals or toxic metal.
    They can be charged and discharged innumerable number of times without ever wearing out.
    The disadvantage is that super capacitors aren't well-suited for long-term energy storage. The discharge rate of super capacitors is significantly higher than lithium-ion batteries; they can lose as much as 10-20% of their charge per day due to self- discharge.
    Capacity of super capacitor is:

    A) very low.

    B) medium.

    C) very high.

    D) may have any value.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Option [c] is correct. Explanation: Super capacitor is a high capacity capacitor with a capacitance value much higher than normal capacitors but with lower voltage limits.


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