A parallel plate air capacitor is connected to a battery. The plates are pulled apart at uniform speed v. If x is the separation between the plates at any instant, then the time rate of change of electrostatic energy of the capacitor is proportional to x , where is .
- -2
- 1
- -1
- 2
Answer
(1) -2
Solution
Battery stays connected ⇒ V = constant; C= 0Ax
U= 12CV2= 0AV22x
⇒ dUdt=- 0AV22x2 dxdt=- 0AV2v2x2
∵ v is constant, dUdt x-2
∴ =-2
Answer: (1)