Question

What are implications of arranging capacitors in series and parallel in terms of the amount of charge stored, voltage and current?

Answer 1

(a) In series connections of capacitors:

1. The amount of charge stored on each capacitor is the same.
2. The potential difference through the capacitors connected in series is equal to the sum of the potential differences through each capacitor in combination.
3. The current accross the capacitors connected in series is the same for all of the capacitors in combination.

(b) In parallel connection of capacitors:

1. The amount of charge stored in combination of capacitors is equal to the sum of the charges on each capacitor in combination.
2. The potential difference through the capacitors connected in parallel is the same for all of the capacitors in combination.
3. The current accross the capacitors connected in parallel is equal to the sum of the currents across each capacitor in combination.