When do we say that capacitors are connected in series and when do we say that they are connected in parallel?

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experimentx · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

No I mean what is the condition?

anonymous · Answer

How can you just look at it and say for sure that hey this is series/parallel

experimentx · Answer

usually we don't get capacitors of desired value ...

anonymous · Answer

Yeah so we couple them to get capacitors of desired value.But while looking at huge circuits I am having problems figuring out which is series or which is parallel

anonymous · Answer

You need to practice, only then you can make out the circuits properly.

anonymous · Answer

So basically there is no definite rule?

anonymous · Answer

There is, but to get better sense you need to practice.

experimentx · Answer

capacitors behave differently for ac and dc ... seriously i hate capacitors.

experimentx · Answer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor#Networks

anonymous · Answer

So how do I identify one then

anonymous · Answer

Post one of your circuits. I will see if I can help you.

anonymous · Answer

Just a sec Ill see my book

anonymous · Answer

|dw:1333490968722:dw| Capacitance at each one is 4 microfarad.Need to find net capacitance across AB in microfarad