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It is easier to see what is happening if you change the drawing to a square with 2 C1s on each side in series and a C2 attached across the middle (from points between the C1s).Sami Lakka said:Homework Statement
What is the equivalent capacitance of the arrangement shown in figure. (Answer is C1)
Homework Equations
Cparallel = C1+C2+...Cn
Cseries = 1/(1/C1+1/C2+...+1/Cn)
The Attempt at a Solution
Equivalent capacitance refers to the capacitance of a combination of capacitors connected in a circuit. It is the single value that represents the combined effect of multiple capacitors in a circuit.
The equivalent capacitance of capacitors connected in series can be calculated by adding the reciprocals of each individual capacitance and taking the reciprocal of the sum. For capacitors connected in parallel, the equivalent capacitance is calculated by summing the individual capacitance values.
Equivalent capacitance is important because it simplifies complex circuits and allows us to easily analyze the behavior of the circuit. It also helps in designing circuits that require specific capacitance values.
The equivalent capacitance of a circuit is always less than the smallest individual capacitance in the circuit for capacitors in series, and it is always greater than the largest individual capacitance in the circuit for capacitors in parallel. In other words, the equivalent capacitance affects the overall capacitance of a circuit by either decreasing or increasing it, depending on how the capacitors are connected.
Yes, capacitors with different values can be combined to achieve an equivalent capacitance. This is possible by using a combination of series and parallel connections. By using the appropriate combination, the desired equivalent capacitance can be achieved.