A photographic flash unit consists of a xenon-filled tube. It gives a flash of average power 2000W for 0.04s. The flash due to discharge of a fully charged capacitor of 40μF. The voltage to which it is charged before a flash is given by the unit is :

Posted: 18-08-2022

A. 1500V

B. 2000V

C. 2500V

D. 3000V

Answer:- The correct Answer is B

Solution

2000×0.04=12×40×10−6V2
or V2=4×10−6 or V=2000V.