Question on: JAMB Physics - 2005

The figure above shows three capacitors, 2μF, 3μF and 6μF connected in series. If the p.d across the system is 12V, the p.d, across the 6μF capacitor is
A
4V
B
12V
C
2V
D
6V
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Correct Option: C

The effective capacitance in the circuit is given by:

1/C = 1/2 + 1/3 + 1/6 = 6/6

therefore C = 1μF or

1.0 x 10-6F.

Since C = Q/V, its implies that the charges Q, flowing in the circuit is given by Q = CV

= 1.0 x 10-6 x 12

= 12.0 x 10-6 Coulomb.

∴ P.d across the 6μF,

V = Q/C = 12.0 x 10-6
6.0 x 10-6F

= 2.0 volts

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