Question

Eight drops of mercury of equal radius and possessing equal charge combine to form a big drop. The capacitance of bigger drop as compared to each small drop is ______.

Options

• 16 times

• 8 times

• 4 times

• 2 times

Answer 1

Eight drops of mercury of equal radius and possessing equal charge combine to form a big drop. The capacitance of bigger drop as compared to each small drop is 2 times.

Explanation:

`R = 8^1/2`