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Question

Two capacitors of capacity $C_{1}$ and $C_{2}$ are connected in parallel, then the equivalent capacity is:

C_{1} + C_{2}

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C_{1} C_{2} / (C_{1} + C_{2})

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C_{1} / C_{2}

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C_{2} / C_{1}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C_{1} + C_{2}$
Let the potential across the capacitor be V
$q = q_{1} + q_{2}$
$C V = C_{1} V + C_{2} V$
$C = C_{1} + C_{2}$

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