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PHY 102 Coulomb's law and Electric Fields Objective Question
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When capacitors are connected in parallel, how is their equivalent capacitance (Ceq) determined?
Options
A C<sub>eq</sub> = 1/C₁ + 1/C₂ + ...
B C<sub>eq</sub> = C₁C₂ / (C₁ + C₂)
C C<sub>eq</sub> = C₁ + C₂ + ...
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D C<sub>eq</sub> = (C₁C₂...)/ (C₁ + C₂ + ...)
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 13 states: 'Capacitors in Parallel and Series: As shown in Fig. 25-1, capacitances add for capacitors in parallel...'

Hint

Think about how parallel connections affect the effective plate area for charge storage.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Coulomb's law and Electric Fields
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 855 of 1819
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