When Two or More Capacitors Are Connected in Series Across

question 32

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the potential difference across the combination is the algebraic sum of the potential differences across the individual capacitors.
• 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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