Theories on Series and Parallel capacitors

In summary, when three different capacitors are connected in parallel, the potential across each capacitor is the same, while when they are connected in series, the sum of the potentials across each capacitor is equal to the total potential supplied by the battery. Additionally, in series connections, the magnitude of the charges on each conductor is the same, while in parallel connections, the sum of the charges on all positive conductors in each capacitor equals the charge supplied by the battery. The relevant equation for this situation is given by the theory question, which can be found in the link provided.
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Homework Statement



1.When three different capacitors are connected in parallel as in figure 2 in the lab manual: (Choose all relevant answers below)

2.When three different capacitors are connected in series as in figure 1 in the lab manual: (Choose all relevant answers below)

a. The sum of the potentials across each capacitor is zero

b. The magnitude of the charges on each conductor is the same

c. the potential across each capacitor is the same

d. The sum of the potentials across each capacitor is V

e. The sum of the charges on all positive conductors in each capacitor equals the charge supplied by the battery



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The Attempt at a Solution



V is same across each capacitors in parallel but not it series.
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Related to Theories on Series and Parallel capacitors

1. What is the difference between series and parallel capacitors?

In series capacitors, the capacitors are connected one after the other, while in parallel capacitors, they are connected side by side. This affects the overall capacitance and voltage in the circuit.

2. How does the capacitance change in a series capacitor circuit?

In a series circuit, the total capacitance decreases as more capacitors are added. This is because the capacitors share the same voltage, and the total capacitance is equivalent to the reciprocal of the sum of the individual capacitances.

3. How does the voltage change in a parallel capacitor circuit?

In a parallel circuit, the voltage remains the same across all capacitors. This is because each capacitor has the same potential difference, and the total capacitance is equivalent to the sum of the individual capacitances.

4. What is the effect of adding more capacitors in a parallel circuit?

The total capacitance increases as more capacitors are added in parallel. This is because the individual capacitances add up, resulting in a larger overall capacitance in the circuit.

5. How do I calculate the equivalent capacitance of series and parallel capacitors?

In series capacitors, the equivalent capacitance is equal to the reciprocal of the sum of the individual capacitances. In parallel capacitors, the equivalent capacitance is equal to the sum of the individual capacitances. These calculations can be simplified using the formula 1/Ceq = 1/C1 + 1/C2 + ... for series capacitors and Ceq = C1 + C2 + ... for parallel capacitors.

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