In the adjoining figure, E=5V,r=1Ω,R2=4Ω,R1=R3=1Ω and C=3μF. The numerical value of the charge on each plate of the capacitor is
A
3μC
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B
6μC
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C
12μC
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D
24μC
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Solution
The correct option is B6μC From figure it is clear that, current will flow only through the branch containing R2. ∴l=ER2+r=54+1=1A So, potential difference across R2;V=lR2=1×4=4V Let q be the charge on each plate of each capacitor, then qC+qC=4 ⇒2qC=4 ⇒q=2×C=2×3=6μC.