Parallel or Series Capacitors: Solving Circuit Confusion

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Capacitors in a circuit are identified as connected in parallel if their leads are pair-wise connected. Confusion often arises when determining the connections based on the layout of the circuit. If both ends of the capacitors are not directly connected, they cannot be considered parallel. Understanding the basic rule of lead connections clarifies the distinction between parallel and series configurations. Proper identification is crucial for analyzing circuit behavior accurately.
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I'm just a bit confused about identifying the capacitors in this circuit as connected in parallel or series.

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The solution is parallel, though I am unsure why.
 
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what is causing your confusion? Two-lead components are in parallel if their leads are pair-wise connected. If both of their ends are not directly connected, then they are not in parallel.
 

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