Resistor/Capacitor in Parallel/Series

A wire has R1 and C1. This wire is in parallel to another wire containing only C2. Am I allowed to combine C1 and C2 into one effective capacitor, Ct = C1+C2?

And also for a single wire with R1,C1,R2 in series in that order. Can I combine R1 and R2 into one effective resistor, Rt = R1+R2?

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Resistor/Capacitor in Parallel/Series

A wire has R1 and C1. This wire is in parallel to another wire containing only C2. Am I allowed to combine C1 and C2 into one effective capacitor, Ct = C1+C2?

And also for a single wire with R1,C1,R2 in series in that order. Can I combine R1 and R2 into one effective resistor, Rt = R1+R2?

irishboy123 · Answer

it's possible to guess, but you really should draw this or post a diagram in order to avoid unfortunate misunderstandings.

you might also wish to specify the current/voltage source as the road diverges somewhat at this point.  but that should/would become apparent is a drawing/schematic/diagram.

anonymous · Answer

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