In the circuit shown, the cell is ideal, with emf=15v. Each resistance is of 3Ω. The potential difference across the capacitor is
A
zero
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B
9V
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C
12V
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D
15V
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Solution
The correct option is C 12V As a fully charged capacitor draws no current so no current flow through resistor on right. The current flow through remaining resistors as shown in figure. Applying Kirchhoff's law For loop ABEFGA: Ri1+R(i1+i2)=15 ⟹2i1+i2=15R=153=5....(1)
For loop ABCDEFGA: Ri2+Ri2+R(i1+i2)=15 ⟹i1+3i2=15R=153=5.....(2)
From (1) and (2):
i1+3(5−2i1)=5⇒5i1=10⇒i1=2A
Putting, i1=2 in (1),
⇒i2=5−2(2)=1A
Thus, Potential across capacitor is: Vc=Ri2+R(i1+i2)=(3×1)+3(2+1)=3+9=12V