JEE MAIN - Physics (2021 - 25th February Morning Shift - No. 26)

512 identical drops of mercury are charged to a potential of 2V each. The drops are joined to form a single drop. The potential of this drop is ________ V.
Answer
128

Explanation

Let charge on each drop = q

radius = r

$$v = {{kq} \over r}$$

$$ \Rightarrow $$ $$2 = {{kq} \over r}$$

radius of bigger

$${4 \over 3}\pi {R^3} = 512 \times {4 \over 3}\pi {r^3}$$

$$R = 8r$$

$$ \therefore $$ $$v = {{k(512)q} \over R} = {{512} \over 8}{{kq} \over r} = {{512} \over 8} \times 2$$

$$ = 128V$$

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