BHU PMT BHU PMT (Screening) Solved Paper-2009

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    \[n\]identical mercury droplets charged to the same potential V coalesce to form a single bigger drop. The potential of new drop will be

    A)  \[\frac{V}{n}\]                                 

    B)  \[nV\]

    C)  \[n{{V}^{2}}\]                                  

    D)  \[{{n}^{2/3}}V\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                     Suppose we have n identical drops each having radius r, capacitance C, charge q and potential V. If these drops are combined to form a big drop of radius R, capacitance C', charge Q and potential V will be become: Charge on big drop\[Q=nq\]. Capacitance of big drop \[C'={{n}^{1/3}}C\] Hence potential of big drop                 \[V'=\frac{Q}{C'}=\frac{nq}{{{n}^{1/3}}C}={{n}^{2/3}}V\]


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