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QJEEM18Ph0b7c: JEE Main 2018 Physics - Class 12 JEEM18Ph0b7c Solution: In the following circuit, the switch S is closed at t = 0. The…

In the following circuit, the switch S is closed at t = 0. The charge on the capacitor C1 as a function of time will be given by (Ceq=C1C2C1+C2)

JEE Main 2018 (Online) 16th April Morning Slot Physics - Capacitor Question 130 English

Multiple Choice Options

  • A C1E[1−exp⁡(−tR/C1)]
  • B C2E[1−exp⁡(−t/RC2)]
  • C CeqE[1−exp⁡(−t/RCeq)]
  • D CeqEexp⁡(−t/RCeq)

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Charge on capacitor at time t,

q = q0 [ 1 − e−t/RCeq]

= Ceq E [ 1 − e−t/RCeq]

[ as q0 = Ceq E]

this charge q will be on both capacitor C1 and C2, as both are in series.

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