If a 22 $\mu \mathrm { F }$ and $\mu F$ capacitor are connected in parallel across a 15 V source, the total capacitance equals _________and the 22 $\mu \mathrm { F }$ capacitor drops______
A) 18 $\mu \mathrm { F }$, 5.2 V
B) 122 $\mu \mathrm { F }$,15 V
C) 1220 $\mu F$, 30 V
D) 18 $\mu \mathrm { F }$,15V

Question

If a  22 $\mu \mathrm { F }$ and $\mu F$ capacitor are connected in parallel across a  15 V source, the total capacitance equals _________and the 22 $\mu \mathrm { F }$ capacitor drops______
A) 18 $\mu \mathrm { F }$, 5.2 V
B) 122 $\mu \mathrm { F }$,15 V
C)  1220 $\mu F$, 30 V
D) 18 $\mu \mathrm { F }$,15V

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When capacitors are connected in parallel, their capacitances add up. Therefore, the total capacitance is $22 \mu F + 100 \mu F = 122 \mu F$. In a parallel connection, the voltage across each capacitor is the same as the source voltage, so the 22 $\mu F$ capacitor drops 15 V.

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