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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 4 Objective Question

Question

When do we get maximum energy from a set of capacitors?
Options
A When they are connected in parallel
Correct Answer
B When they are connected in series
C Both in series and parallel
D Insufficient information provided
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For same voltage, parallel gives larger equivalent C, hence larger energy (U = ½ CV²).

Hint

Parallel gives higher C.

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