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Capacitance: Voltage Division Series MCQ

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Voltage Division SeriesMediumQuestion 31528

Question

Two capacitors C₁ = 2 μF and C₂ = 4 μF are in series across 12 V. Voltage across C₁ is:
  1. A
    8 V
    Correct
  2. B
    4 V
  3. C
    6 V
  4. D
    2 V

Correct answer

8 V

Explanation

In series, V₁/V₂ = C₂/C₁ = 4/2 = 2. So V₁ = (2/3)×12 = 8 V. Smaller capacitor gets larger voltage.

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