Two capacitors are connected in series. If a third capacitor is now connected in

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Two capacitors are connected in series. If a third capacitor is now connected in series with the original two. does the equivalent capacitance increase, decrease, or remain the same? Choose the best explanation from among the following: Adding a capacitor in series decreases the equivalent capacitance since each capacitor now has less voltage across it. and hence stores less charge. Adding a capacitor generally tends to increase the capacitance, but putting it in series tends to decrease the capacitance, therefore, the net result is no change. Adding a capacitor in series will increase the total amount of charge stored, and hence y increase the equivalent capacitance.

Explanation / Answer

a) The net capacitance decreases as capacitors shows behaviour oppostie to that of resistors, So as a third capacitance is added in series it decreases the overall capacitance. So option decrease if right

b) Answer is a i.e adding a capacitance in series decreases the equivalent capacitance since each capacitor now have less voltage across it and hence store less charge

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