Parallel Capacitors | MCQs

Explanation

When capacitors are connected in parallel, the total capacitance (Ct) increases, as the effective plate area and charge storage capacity increase.

The formula for total capacitance in parallel is: Ct = C1 + C2 + ... + Cn

In series connection, the total capacitance decreases, as the effective plate area and charge storage capacity decrease.

The formula for total capacitance in series is: 1/Ct = 1/C1 + 1/C2 + ... + 1/Cn