If another capacitor of the same value is added to the circuit in parallel to th
ID: 1443246 • Letter: I
Question
If another capacitor of the same value is added to the circuit in parallel to the original capacitor, the maximum current through the circuit will...
A) decrease by x2 B) not change because AC current will not branch into second capacitor C) increase because the current in second resistor will be slightly out of phase with the current through the first capacitor D) not change because the current in second capacitor will be /2 out of phase with the current through the first capacitor E) decrease because the current in second capacitor will be out of phase with the current through the first resistor F) increase by x2
Explanation / Answer
B) not change because AC current will not branch into second capacitor
Capacitors are said to be connected together “in parallel” when both of their terminals are respectively connected to each terminal of the other capacitor or capacitors. The voltage ( Vc ) connected across all the capacitors that are connected in parallel is THE SAME. Then,Capacitors in Parallel have a “common voltage” supply across them