Questions from Modern Physics

Q: A 5.00-µF parallel-plate capacitor is connected

A 5.00-µF parallel-plate capacitor is connected to a 12.0-V battery. After the capacitor is fully charged, the battery is disconnected without loss of any of the charge on the plates. (a). A voltmete...

Q: A cylindrical capacitor consists of a solid inner conducting core with radius

A cylindrical capacitor consists of a solid inner conducting core with radius 0.250 cm, surrounded by an outer hollow conducting tube. The two conductors are separated by air, and the length of the cy...

Q: A spherical capacitor contains a charge of 3.30 nC when

A spherical capacitor contains a charge of 3.30 nC when connected to a potential difference of 220 V. If its plates are separated by vacuum and the inner radius of the outer shell is 4.00 cm, calculat...

Q: A cylindrical capacitor has an inner conductor of radius 2.2

A cylindrical capacitor has an inner conductor of radius 2.2 mm and an outer conductor of radius 3.5 mm. The two conductors are separated by vacuum, and the entire capacitor is 2.8 m long. (a). What...

Q: A 10.0-µF parallel-plate capacitor with circular

A 10.0-µF parallel-plate capacitor with circular plates is connected to a 12.0-V battery. (a). What is the charge on each plate? (b). How much charge would be on the plates if their separation were...

Q: Can the potential difference between the terminals of a battery ever be

Can the potential difference between the terminals of a battery ever be opposite in direction to the emf? If it can, give an example. If it cannot, explain why not.

Q: For the system of capacitors shown in Fig. E24.16

For the system of capacitors shown in Fig. E24.16, find the equivalent capacitance (a). between b and c, and (b). between a and c. Fig. E24.16:

Q: In Fig. E24.17, each capacitor has C =

In Fig. E24.17, each capacitor has C = 4.00 µF and Vab = +28.0 V. Calculate Fig. E24.17: (a). the charge on each capacitor; (b). the potential difference across each capacitor; (c). t...

Q: In Fig. 24.8a, let C1 = 3.

In Fig. 24.8a, let C1 = 3.00 µF, C2 = 5.00 µF, and Vab = +64.0 V. Calculate Fig. 24.8a: (a). the charge on each capacitor and (b). the potential difference across each ca...

Q: In Fig. 24.9a, let C1 = 3.

In Fig. 24.9a, let C1 = 3.00 µF, C2 = 5.00 µF, and Vab = +52.0 V. Calculate Fig. 24.9a: (a). the charge on each capacitor and (b). the potential difference across each ca...