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Capacitance of an isolated conducting sphere of radius R1 becomes n times when it is enclosed by a concentric conducting sphere of radius R2 connected to earth. The ratio of their radii is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
- Capacitance of an isolated conducting sphere
For an isolated conducting sphere of radius , the capacitance is
- Capacitance when enclosed by a concentric earthed conducting sphere
If the sphere of radius is enclosed by a concentric conducting sphere of radius connected to earth, the arrangement becomes a spherical capacitor.
Its capacitance is
- Given condition
The capacitance becomes times:
Substitute the expressions:
Cancel from both sides:
- Solve for
- Check options
This matches Option A.
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