Capacitors in series and parallel
Capacitors may be combined in series or parallel. The following figure shows three capacitors connected in series and connected to an electric source. Theoretically, the equivalent capacitance for the series connection is given by:
In the case of series connection of capacitors, the reciprocal of the equivalent capacitance is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of the capacitances of the capacitors.
In the case of parallel connection of capacitors, the equivalent capacity is equal to the sum of the capacities of the capacitors.
Capacitor
A capacitor is a device that can store electric charge and normally consists of two conducting objects (usually plates or sheets) placed near each other but not touching. Basically, capacitors consist of two metal plates separated by an insulator. The insulator is called a dielectric. (e.g., polystyrene, oil, or air). Capacitors are one of the most used and useful electronic components used in any modern electronic and electrical circuit and devices.
