Which is more dangerous series or parallel

[bjon-07]

If I identical parallel plate capacitors are hook up in series(case 1) or in parallel (case 2) to a battery and the battery is removed which of the two poses a greater risk of getting electricuted?

I think I would be parallel because in general the have a higher Ceq to hold charge, thus more charge is there to shock you? Is this right?

 

[Astronuc]

I believe the greater charge, would present a greater danger.

One can also look at the peak current at discharge - the maximum current is the key factor.