Electricity & Magnetism

Capacitors in Series

1Ceq=1C1+1C2+...\frac{1}{C_{eq}} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2} + ...

Equivalent capacitance for series connection.

Variables

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

Derivation

Same charge: V = Q/C₁ + Q/C₂.

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