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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 1 Objective Question

Question

When capacitors are connected in parallel, what happens to the effective plate area?
Options
A Increases
Correct Answer
B Decreases
C Remains the same
D Becomes zero
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Parallel combination adds plate areas effectively, increasing total capacitance.

Hint

More area → more capacitance.

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