Question

In a series combination, which capacitor has the larger voltage drop?

पर्याय

• The capacitor with the greater charge

• The larger capacitor

• The smaller capacitor

• Both capacitors always have the same voltage drop

Answer 1

The charge is the same on each capacitor in series, and the voltage on a capacitor is charge divided by capacitance. Therefore, a smaller capacitance has a larger voltage drop.