Two condensers, one of capacity $C$ and other of capacity $C / 2$ are connected to a $V$-volt battery, as…

Two condensers, one of capacity $C$ and other of capacity $C / 2$ are connected to a $V$-volt battery, as shown. The work done in charging fully both the condensers is
  1. $\frac{1}{4} C V^2$
  2. $\frac{3}{4} C V^2$
  3. $\frac{1}{2} C V^2$
  4. $2 \mathrm{CV}^2$

Solution

Work done in charging fully both the condensers $\begin{aligned} & =\frac{1}{2} C V^2+\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{C}{2}\right) V^2 \\ & =\frac{3}{4} C V^2 \end{aligned}$

Asked in: NEET 2007

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