Capacitors connected in parallel to store a charge of 1.49 C?

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To determine how many 1.48 µF capacitors are needed in parallel to store a charge of 1.49 C at 105 V, the calculation must yield an exact whole number. Rounding is not acceptable since capacitors cannot be purchased in fractions. The discussion suggests that the answer should be rounded up to 9589 capacitors. Participants confirm the importance of using whole numbers in practical applications. This highlights the necessity of precise calculations in capacitor arrangements.
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How many 1.48 µF capacitors must be connected in parallel to store a charge of 1.49 C with a potential of 105 V across the capacitors?


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Also, for the answer exact number, no tolerance. I tried just rounding the number but that didn't work. I not sure. Does it mean I should round the answer up to 9589?
 
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Hi McAfee! :smile:

(i haven't checked your figures)
McAfee said:
How many 1.48 µF capacitors must be connected in parallel to store a charge of 1.49 C with a potential of 105 V across the capacitors?

Also, for the answer exact number, no tolerance. I tried just rounding the number but that didn't work. I not sure. Does it mean I should round the answer up to 9589?

yes, of course

you can't buy 0.16 of a capacitor, can you? :biggrin:
 
tiny-tim said:
Hi McAfee! :smile:

(i haven't checked your figures)


yes, of course

you can't buy 0.16 of a capacitor, can you? :biggrin:


You are right. Thanks for the help.
 
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