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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Capacitors

Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors

If two capacitors, each having capacitance C and breakdown voltage...

If two capacitors, each having capacitance CC and breakdown voltage VV, are joined in parallel, the capacitance and the breakdown voltage of the combination will be

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  1. A2C2C and 2V2V
  2. BCC and 2V2V
  3. C2C2C and VV
  4. DCC and VV

Correct answer

C. 2C2C and VV

Step-by-step solution

When two capacitors of capacitance CC are connected in parallel, the equivalent capacitance is the sum of their individual capacitances.

Ceq=C+C=2CC_{eq} = C + C = 2C

In a parallel combination, the potential difference across each capacitor is the same and is equal to the potential difference across the combination. Therefore, the maximum voltage that can be applied across the combination without breaking down either capacitor is equal to the breakdown voltage of the individual capacitors.

Breakdown voltage of the combination =V= V
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