Peoples Physics Concepts

15.3. Capacitors in Series and Parallel http://www.ck12.org

Ctotal=C 1 +C 2

Ctotal= 100 μF+ 60 μF

Ctotal= 160 μF

(b): Now, since the voltage across capacitors in parallel is equal, we can find the charge onC 2.

Q 2 =C 2 V

Q 2 = 60 μF∗10 V

Q 2 = 600 μC

Watch this Explanation

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Simulation

Note: go to the third tab to see circuits with multiple capacitors.