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? increase decrease remain the same Choose the best explanation from among the following: Adding a capacitor in series will increase the total amount of charge stored, and hence increase the equivalent capacitance. 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 decreases the equivalent capacitance since each capacitor now has less voltage across it, and hence stores less charge.

Explanation / Answer

Part A : the equivalent capacitance decreases. Therefore,second option is correct

part B : third option is correct.

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