Question:

The figure shows the variation of capacitive reactance $X_C$ with $1/\omega$ gives two straight lines for capacitors $C_1$ and $C_2$. The ratio $C_1/C_2$ is

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In graph-based physics questions, slope interpretation is the key step.
  • $\frac{1}{2}$
  • $2$
  • $\sqrt{3}$
  • $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Capacitive reactance: \[ X_C = \frac{1}{\omega C} \] Let $x = \frac{1}{\omega}$, then: \[ X_C = \frac{x}{C} \] Thus slope of graph: \[ \text{slope} = \frac{1}{C} \]

Step 1: Use given angles
Slope $m = \tan\theta$ For $C_1$: \[ m_1 = \tan 45^\circ = 1 \] For $C_2$: \[ m_2 = \tan 30^\circ = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \]

Step 2: Ratio of slopes
\[ \frac{m_1}{m_2} = \frac{1}{1/\sqrt{3}} = \sqrt{3} \] Since: \[ m \propto \frac{1}{C} \Rightarrow \frac{m_1}{m_2} = \frac{C_2}{C_1} \] \[ \frac{C_1}{C_2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \] Final Answer: \[ \boxed{(D)} \]
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