Question:

Two parallel plate air capacitors of same capacity ' C ' are connected in parallel to a battery of e.m.f. ' $E$ '. Then one of the capacitors is completely filled with dielectric material of constant ' K '. The change in the effective capacity of the parallel combination is

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Effective capacity in parallel is simply the sum of individual capacities.
Updated On: May 12, 2026
  • $\frac{\text{C}}{(\text{K}-1)}$
  • $\frac{\text{KC}}{\text{K}-1}$
  • $\text{KC} + 1$
  • $\text{C}(\text{K} - 1)$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation


Step 1: Concept

Parallel combination capacity is $C_{eq} = C_1 + C_2$. Inserting dielectric changes $C$ to $KC$.

Step 2: Meaning

Initial capacity $C_{i} = C + C = 2C$.

Step 3: Analysis

Final capacity after filling one: $C_{f} = KC + C = C(K + 1)$.
Change in capacity $\Delta C = C_{f} - C_{i} = C(K + 1) - 2C = CK + C - 2C$.

Step 4: Conclusion

$\Delta C = CK - C = C(K - 1)$. Final Answer: (D)
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