Suppose you have N identical capacitors of value C. Find and simplify expressions for the equivalent capacitance of the N capacitors when: a) They are all connected in series. b) They are all connected in parallel.

Suppose you have N identical capacitors of value C. Find and simplify expressions for the equivalent capacitance of the N capacitors when: a) They are all connected in series. b) They are all connected in parallel.

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Chapter27: Capacitors And Batteries

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