GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -When capacitors are connected in series, the total capacitance is less than any one of the series capacitors’ individual capacitances. If two or more capacitors are connected in series, the overall effect is that of a single (equivalent) capacitor having the sum total of the plate spacings of the individual capacitors.

Detailed explanation-2: -The total capacitance of N capacitors in series is the inverse of the sum of all inverse capacitances. Taking that equation even further, if you have two equal-valued capacitors in series, the total capacitance is half of their value.

Detailed explanation-3: -Capacitors can be arranged in two simple and common types of connections, known as series and parallel, for which we can easily calculate the total capacitance. These two basic combinations, series and parallel, can also be used as part of more complex connections.

Detailed explanation-4: -(c) When capacitors are connected in series, the magnitude of charge Q on each capacitor is the same. The charge on each capacitor will equal the charge supplied by the battery.