Chapter 19, Problem 73GP

To determine

The value of effective capacitance.

Answer to Problem 73GP

The effective capacitance of four identical capacitors in parallel configuration four times the capacitance of single capacitor and the effective capacitance of four identical capacitors in series configuration is one fourth of the capacitance of single capacitor.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The potential across each capacitor remain same in the parallel connection of the capacitors. The charge in the each capacitor of the series connection of capacitors remains same.

The effective capacitance of the identical capacitors in parallel configuration becomes product of number of identical capacitors and capacitance of one capacitor.

The effective capacitance of the identical capacitors in series configuration divided equally in each capacitor.

Conclusion:

Thus, the effective capacitance of four identical capacitors in parallel configuration four times the capacitance of single capacitor and the effective capacitance of four identical capacitors in series configuration is one fourth of the capacitance of single capacitor.