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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

A parallel plate air capacitor has a capacity 'C', distance of separation between its plates is 'x' and potential difference applied across the plates is V. What is the force of attraction between the plates of the parallel plate air capacitor ?

Options:

$\frac{C^2 V^2}{2 x^2}$

$\frac{CV^2}{x}$

$\frac{C^2 V^2}{2 x}$

$\frac{CV^2}{2 x}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{CV^2}{2 x}$

Explanation:

Electric Field due to one  plate of capacitor due to other  is $ E = \frac{V}{2x}$

Charge on plates of capacitor is $ q = CV$

Force of attraction is $ F = qE = \frac{CV^2}{2x}$