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Two identical metal plates are given positive charges Q1 and Q2(<Q1) respectively. If they are now brought close together to form a parallel plates capacitor with capacitance C, the potential difference between them is
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Options:
  • A Q1+Q22C
  • B Q1+Q2C
  • C Q1-Q2C
  • D Q1-Q22C
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Q1-Q22C
For charge Q1, electric field is

E1=Q12ε0A

where A is area.

For charge Q2 electric field is

E2=Q22ε0A

Resultant electric field

E=E1-E2=(Q1-Q2)2ε0A

Potential difference between plates when they are brought close together to form a parallel plate capacitor is

V=Ed=(Q1-Q2)2ε0Ad

Since, C=ε0Ad for parallel plate capacitor.

V=(Q1-Q2)2C

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