Equivalent capacitance is greater than individual capacitances in
Correct answer: B. parallel combination
- A. series combination
- B. parallel combination
- C. both series and parallel combination
- D. none of these
Explanation
When capacitors are connected in parallel, the total or equivalent capacitance Ceq is the sum of the individual capacitances. Mathematically, it is given by: Ceq = C1 + C2 + ... + Cn. so , the equivalent capacitance is greater than individual capacitances in paralel
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