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JEE Main 2013 — Capacitance Question with Solution

JEE Main 2013 (07 Apr)

Question

Two capacitors C1 and C2 are charged to 120 V and 200 V respectively. It is found that by connecting them together the potential on each one can be made zero. Then:

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Correct answer
D3C1=5C2

Step-by-step explanation


For potential to be made zero, after connection

120C1=200C2

⇒3C1=5C2

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