A 2μF capacitor is charged as shown in the figure. The...
A 2μF capacitor is charged as shown in the figure. The percentage of its stored energy dissipated after the switch S is turned to position 2 , is


Solution:
qi=CiV=2V=q (say)
This charge will remain constant after switch is shifted from position 1 to position 2.
Ui=12q2Ci=q22×2=q24Uf=12q2Cf=q22×10=q220
∴ Energy dissipated =Ui−Uf=q25
This energy dissipated (=q25) is 80% of the initial stored energy (=q24).
Analysis of Question
(i) This question is moderately tough.
(ii) In a capacitor circuit, redistribution of charge takes place under following three conditions.
(a) A switch is closed.
(b) A closed switch is opened.
(c) A switch is shifted from one position to another position.
In the redistribution of charge, energy is dissipated.
This charge will remain constant after switch is shifted from position 1 to position 2.
Ui=12q2Ci=q22×2=q24Uf=12q2Cf=q22×10=q220
∴ Energy dissipated =Ui−Uf=q25
This energy dissipated (=q25) is 80% of the initial stored energy (=q24).
Analysis of Question
(i) This question is moderately tough.
(ii) In a capacitor circuit, redistribution of charge takes place under following three conditions.
(a) A switch is closed.
(b) A closed switch is opened.
(c) A switch is shifted from one position to another position.
In the redistribution of charge, energy is dissipated.
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