Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

Eight identical spherical drops, each having a potential of 9 V are combined together to form a single large drop. The potential of this large drop will be:

Options:

4.5 V

18 V

36 V

72 V

Correct Answer:

36 V

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 36 V

The potential (V) is,

$V=\frac{kQ}{r}$

$⇒V_{large}=\frac{KQ_{total}}{R}=\frac{K.8Q_0}{2r_0}$

$=4V_0=4×9=36V$