Circuit Components MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) PDF Download

1 picofarad (1pF) is equal to

1. 1×10^-9F
2. 1×10^-12F
3. 1×10^-6F
4. 1×10^-10F

In the combination of parallel capacitors, the right plate of each capacitor is connected to the battery's

1. no terminal
2. both negative and positive terminals
3. negative terminal
4. positive terminal

The ability of a capacitor to store charge is affected by

1. area of the plates
2. distance between the plates
3. type of insulators used
4. all of above

3 capacitors with capacitances 5µF, 6µF and 7µF are arranged in parallel combination with a battery of 5V, as 1µF = 10^-6F, the total capacitance should be

1. 18 µF
2. 20 µF
3. 12 µF
4. 40 µF

In the combination of parallel capacitors, the left plate of each capacitor is connected to the battery's

1. no terminal
2. both negative and positive terminals
3. negative terminal
4. positive terminal