A parallel- plate capacitor is placed in such a way that its plates are horizontal and lower plate is dipped into a liquid of dielectric constant k and density ρ. Charge on plates of capacitor is Q and −Q. [+Q is charge on upper plate]
A
Level of liquid in the space between plates rises.
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B
Level of liquid in the space between plates falls.
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C
Net charge on the lower plate is −Qk.
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D
Charge induced on the upper surface of liquid is −Q(1−k)
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Solution
The correct option is C Net charge on the lower plate is −Qk. Due to negative charge induced on upper surface of liquid level of fluid rise.
Induced charge is −q(1−1k)