Asked by Jessica Shatteen on Apr 29, 2024
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Two capacitors, a 20 μ F and a 30 μ F, are connected in parallel. What is the total capacitance?
A) 12 μ F
B) 50 μ F
Parallel Connection
A way of connecting electrical components in a circuit so that each component is directly connected to the voltage source, and the current can flow along multiple pathways.
Total Capacitance
The overall capacity of an electrical circuit to store an electric charge, often measured in farads (F).
μ F
Microfarad, a unit of capacitance equal to one millionth of a farad, used to measure the storage of electrical charge.
- Evaluate the cumulative capacitance in capacitor circuits when configured in series or parallel.
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Chase McAllisterMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
When capacitors are connected in parallel, their capacitances add up. Therefore, the total capacitance is 20 μF + 30 μF = 50 μF.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the cumulative capacitance in capacitor circuits when configured in series or parallel.