Two capacitors (C1 and C2) joined at both ends are summed as follows:11a)CeqC1C2b) Ceq = C1 +C2c) Ceg = C1 + OC21+ C2C1d)Ceg

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Two capacitors (C1 and C2) joined at both ends are summed as follows: 1 1 1 a) Ceq C1 C2 b) Ceg = C1 + C2 c) Ceg = C1 + C2 1 d) 1 + C2 C1 Ceq

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Chapter19: Electric Potential And Electric Field

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Problem 59PE: What total capacitances can you make by connecting a 5.00 F and an 8.00 F capacitor together?

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Combination of Capacitors

The connection of capacitors can be established in a circuit in two ways.

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Two capacitors (C1 and C2) joined at both ends are summed as follows:
1
1
a)
Ceq
C1
C2
b) Ceq = C1 +
C2
c) Ceg = C1 + OC2
1
+ C2
C1
d)
Ceg

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