Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

A series combination of two capacitors $C_1 = 3\, μF$ and $C_2 = 6\, μF$ is connected in parallel with a third capacitor, $C_3 = 4\, μF$. This system is connected to a 10 V battery. The total energy stored in the system is

Options:

$4 × 10^{-4} J$

$3 × 10^{-4} J$

$6 × 10^{-4} J$

$9 × 10^{-4} J$

Correct Answer:

$3 × 10^{-4} J$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → $3 × 10^{-4} J$