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Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Bihar BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsElectrostatic Potential and Capacitance2 Marks
Question
A capacitor of capacitance 'C' is being charged by connecting it across a dc source along with an ammeter.Will the ammeter show a momentary deflection during the process of charging? If so, how would you explain this momentary deflection and the resulting continuity of current in the circuit? Write the expression for the current inside the capacitor.
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Answer

Yes, ammeter will show a momentary deflection. The momentary deflection is due to the flow of electrons in the circuit during the charging process. During the charging process the electric field between the capacitor plates is changing and hence a displacement current flows in the gap. Hence we can say that there is a continuity of current in the circuit. 
Expression $\text{I}_{d} = \in_{0}\frac{\text{d}\phi}{\text{dt}}.$

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