CET Karnataka Engineering CET - Karnataka Engineering Solved Paper-2008

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    How many \[6\mu F\], 200 V condensers are needed to make a condenser of \[18\mu F\], 600 V?

    A)  9                                            

    B)  18

    C)  3                                            

    D)  27

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In series arrangement potential difference is the sum of the individual potential difference of each capacitor. ie,           \[V={{V}_{1}}={{V}_{1}}+{{V}_{2}}+{{V}_{3}}\] \[\therefore \]  \[600=x\times 200\]                 \[x=3\] So, there should be 3 capacitors in series to obtain the required potential difference. The equivalent capacitance of the 3 capacitors in series is                 \[\frac{1}{{{C}_{eq}}}=\frac{1}{6}+\frac{1}{6}+\frac{1}{6}\]                 \[{{C}_{eq}}=2\] Now, we require \[18\,\mu F\] capacitance, for this we need 9 such combinations in parallel. Hence,  \[9\times 3=27\]


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