Capacitors in Parallel

`C_("n") = C_1 + C_2 `

`(C_1)"Capacitor One"`

`(C_2)"Capacitor Two"`

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Parallel capacitors are calculated through the formula:

Cn=C1+C2

where C_n=Total Capacitance

C₁= Capacitance of 1^st Capacitor

C₂=Capacitance of 2^nd Capacitor

EXAMPLE

What is the combined capacitance of a 10μF capacitor and a 20μF capacitor connected in parallel?

Cn=C1+C2

C1=10μF

C2=20μF

Cn=10μF+20μF

Cn=30μF

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