If a 0.05 µF and 0.1 µF capacitor are connected in parallel across a 20 V source, the total capacitance equals _ and each capacitor drops _ .
A)0.05 µF, 15 V
B)0.15 µF, 10 V
C)0.10 µF, 20 V
D)0.15 µF, 20 V

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When capacitors are connected in parallel, their capacitances add up. Therefore, the total capacitance is 0.05 µF + 0.1 µF = 0.15 µF. In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each capacitor is the same as the source voltage, so each capacitor drops 20 V.

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