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$4\ \mu F$ and $6\ \mu F$ capacitors are joined in series and $500\ v$ are applied between the outer plates of the system. What is the charge on each plate ?

physics capacitance capacitors in series combination of capacitors capacitors in parallel and series

  1. $1\cdot 2\times 10^{3}\ C$

  2. $6\cdot 0\times 10^{3}\ C$

  3. $5\cdot 0\times 10^{-3}\ C$

  4. $2\cdot 0\times 10^{-3}\ C$

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Since the capacities are connected in series

$\dfrac{1}{C _{eq}}=\dfrac{1}{C _1}+\dfrac{1}{C _2}$
$\dfrac{1}{C _{eq}}=\dfrac{1}{4\mu}+\dfrac{1}{6\mu}$
$C _{eq}=\dfrac{12\mu}{5}$
$C=\dfrac{Q}{V}$
$\dfrac{12\mu}{5}=\dfrac{Q}{500}$
$Q=1.2\times 10^{3}$