Two capacitors C1 and C2 are connected in parallel to a battery. Charge-time graph is shown below for the two capacitors. The energy stored with them are U1 and U2, respectively. Which of the given statements is true? [figure]
- C2 > C1, U2 > U1
- C1 > C2, U1 > U2
- C2 > C1, U2 < U1
- C1 > C2, U1 < U2
Answer
(1) C2 > C1, U2 > U1
Solution
In parallel, both capacitors are finally charged to the same voltage V (battery emf).
From the graph, the final (saturation) charge of C2 is greater: Q2 > Q1
Q = CV with the same V C2 > C1
Energy: U = 12QV with the same V U2 > U1
Answer: (1)