Question

Assertion :If the plates of capacitor are connected through a conduction wire, then its capacitance becomes infinite. Reason: The capacitors cannot be charged.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

$\Rightarrow$ If we join the plates of capacitor the potential difference between the plates becomes zero and from equation

$q=CV$

$C=\frac{q}{V}$

If potential becomes zero then capacitance will become infinite.

$\Rightarrow$ When we apply potential difference across the capacitor positive charge accumulates at one plate and negative charge on another. It only induces called charging of capacitor.