Electricity & Magnetism

Capacitors in Parallel

Equivalent capacitance for parallel connection.

Variables

C_eq
Equivalent capacitance
Total capacitance
F
C₁
Capacitance 1
First capacitor
F
C₂
Capacitance 2
Second capacitor
F

Derivation

Same voltage: Q = Q₁ + Q₂ = C₁V + C₂V.

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