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If the charge on a capacitor is increased by 2C, the energy stored in it increases by 44%. The original charge on the capacitor is (in C)
PhysicsCapacitanceJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (24 Jun Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 10
  • B 20
  • C 30
  • D 40
Solution:
1112 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 10

Energy stored in a capacitor is given by E=Q22C.

Let initial charge be Q0.

Then, 1.44Q022C=Q0+222C

1.2Q0=Q0+2

Q0=20.2=10 C

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