Capacitors - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1984

In the circuit Shown above, calculate the effective capacitance between X and Y

A. 3/4µF
B. \( 2 \frac{10}{13} µF\)
C. 12µF
D. \( 4 \frac{12}{13} µF\)
E. 13µF

Question 7:

• JAMB 1987

Two capacitance of 6\(\mu\)F and 8\(\mu\)F are connected in series. What additional capacitance must be connected in series with this combination to give a total of 3\(\mu\)F

A. 3\(\mu\)F
B. 16\(\mu\)F
C. 24\(\mu\)F
D. 30\(\mu\)F

Question 8:

• JAMB 1989

Three 2-µF capacitors are arranged as seen in the circuit above . The effective capacitance between E and F is

A. 0.75µF
B. 1.33µF
C. 3.00µF
D. 6.00µF

Question 9:

• JAMB 1991

The net capacitance of the circuit shown above is

A. 8.0µF
B. 6.0µF
C. 4.0µF
D. 2.0µF

Question 10:

• JAMB 1992

A 5-v battery is connected across the plates of a 2.0\(\mu\)F uncharged parallel plate capacitor. The charge on the capacitor after a long time is

A. 2.5\(\mu\)C
B. 10.0\(\mu\)C
C. 20.0\(\mu\)C
D. 50.0\(\mu\)C