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216 identical spherical drops each having a positive charge of \[ 10\,\text{nC} \] combine to form a big spherical drop. If the radius of each small drop is \[ 3\,\text{mm}, \] then the capacitance and electric potential of the big drop are respectively

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When \(n\) identical drops combine: \[ R=n^{1/3}r, \qquad Q=nq. \] For a spherical conductor: \[ C=4\pi\varepsilon_0R, \qquad V=\frac{Q}{C}. \] The potential increases as \(n^{2/3}\).
Updated On: Jul 29, 2026
  • \(20\,\text{pF},\ 1.08\times10^6\,\text{V}\)
  • \(20\,\text{pF},\ 1080\,\text{V}\)
  • \(2\,\text{pF},\ 1.08\times10^6\,\text{V}\)
  • \(2\,\text{pF},\ 1080\,\text{V}\)
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The Correct Option is C

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