When Two or More Capacitors Are Connected in Parallel Across

question 9

Multiple Choice

When two or more capacitors are connected in parallel across a potential difference

• A) the potential difference across each capacitor is the same.
• B) each capacitor carries the same amount of charge.
• C) the equivalent capacitance of the combination is less than the capacitance of any of the capacitors.
• D) All of the above choices are correct.
• E) None of the above choices are correct.

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