Q46.A time varying potential difference is applied between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor of capacitance 2.5μ F. The dielectric constant of the medium between the capacitor plates is 1 . It produces an instantaneous displacement current of 0.25 mA in the intervening space between the capacitor plates, the magnitude of the rate of change of the potential difference will be _____ Vs−1 .
What This Question Tests
This question tests the understanding of displacement current in a parallel plate capacitor and its relationship with the rate of change of electric flux or potential difference. It requires applying the formula id = C (dV/dt).
Concepts Tested
Formulas Used
id = ε₀ (dΦE/dt)
ΦE = EA = Q/ε₀ * A/A = Q/ε₀
id = dQ/dt
Q = CV
id = C (dV/dt)
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📋 Question Details
- Chapter
- AC Circuits
- Topic
- Displacement Current
- Year
- 2025
- Shift
- 23 Jan Shift 2
- Q Number
- Q46
- Type
- Numerical
- NCERT Ref
- Class 12 Physics Ch 8: Electromagnetic Waves
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