When two or more capacitors are connected in series across a potential differenc

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When two or more capacitors are connected in series across a potential difference

the potential difference across the combination is the algebraic sum of the potential
differences across the individual capacitors.

the equivalent capacitance of the combination is less than the capacitance of any of the
capacitors.

each capacitor carries the same amount of charge.

all of the above choices are correct.

the potential difference across the combination is the algebraic sum of the potential
differences across the individual capacitors.

the equivalent capacitance of the combination is less than the capacitance of any of the
capacitors.

each capacitor carries the same amount of charge.

all of the above choices are correct.

Explanation / Answer

Option d is correct. all of the above choices are correct.

a) the potential difference across the combination is the algebraic sum of the potential differences across the individual capacitors.(This is true)

b) the equivalent capacitance of the combination is less than the capacitance of any of the capacitors as the resultant capacitance less than the smaller capacitance.

c) each capacitor carries the same amount of charge because Q = CV

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