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PHY 102 Coulomb's law and Electric Fields Objective Question
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Question

When capacitors are connected in parallel, how is their equivalent capacitance (Ceq) determined?
Options
A The reciprocals of their capacitances add up.
B Their capacitances are multiplied together.
C Their capacitances add up directly.
Correct Answer
D The square root of their capacitances is taken.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'As shown in Fig. 25-1, capacitances add for capacitors in parallel' (Page 13).

Hint

Think about how the total area or length changes in a parallel arrangement.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Coulomb's law and Electric Fields
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 882 of 1819
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