A network of four capacitors of capacity equal to C1 = C, C2 = 2C, C3 = 3C and C4 = 4C are connected to a battery as shown in the figure. The ratio of the charges on C2 and C4 is [figure]
- 4/7
- 3/22
- 7/4
- 22/3
Answer
(2) 3/22
Solution
C4 is connected directly across the battery Q4 = 4CV
C3, C2 and C1 are in series across the same battery:
1Cs = 13C + 12C + 1C = 116C Cs = 6C11
Q2 = Cs V = 6CV11 (same charge on each series capacitor)
Q2Q4 = 6CV/114CV = 322
Answer: (2)