Concept explainers
(i)
The order of the capacitance from greatest to smallest.
(i)
Answer to Problem 12OQ
The order of the capacitance from greatest to smallest is
Explanation of Solution
Assume
Assume
Assume
Assume
Write the equation for the capacitance.
Here,
Write the equation for the relation between the capacitance and the energy stored.
Conclusion:
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Substitute
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Therefore, the order of the capacitance from greatest to smallest is
(ii)
The order of the potential difference from greatest to smallest.
(ii)
Answer to Problem 12OQ
The order of the potential difference from greatest to smallest is
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation for the potential difference.
Here,
Write the equation for the relation between the potential difference and the energy stored.
Conclusion:
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Substitute
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Therefore, the order of the potential difference from greatest to smallest is
(iii)
The order of the magnitudes of the charges from greatest to smallest.
(iii)
Answer to Problem 12OQ
The order of the magnitudes of the charges from greatest to smallest is
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation for the magnitude of the charge.
Here,
Write the equation for the relation between the magnitude of the charge and the energy stored.
Rewrite the above equation to calculate the magnitude of the charge.
Conclusion:
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Substitute
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Therefore, the order of the magnitude of the charge from greatest to smallest is
(iv)
The order of the energy stored from greatest to smallest.
(iv)
Answer to Problem 12OQ
The order of the energy stored from greatest to smallest is
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation for the energy stored.
Write the equation for the relation between the energy stored and the charge.
Write the equation for the relation between the energy stored, the charge and the potential.
Conclusion:
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Substitute
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Therefore, the order of the energy stored from greatest to smallest is
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