Class 12 Physics simulations · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Capacitors in series and parallel

Connect two capacitors and compare equivalent capacitance and stored energy.

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What to notice

Series capacitors carry equal charge; parallel capacitors share the same voltage.

Key relation

Series: 1/Ceq = 1/C₁ + 1/C₂

Try this

Compare two equal capacitors in both connections.

What you can change

• Capacitance C₁: 1 to 10 µF
• Capacitance C₂: 1 to 10 µF
• Supply voltage: 2 to 20 V
• Connection: choose Series, Parallel

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