5C30.42 Capacitors in Parallel

PURPOSE: Demonstrate the energy stored in a capacitor.

DESCRIPTION: Capacitors add in parallel, like resistors in series. This can be demonstrated if a ballistic-type galvanometer can be arranged.

SETUP TIME: Quite Long

COMPONENT LIST:

    


  1.   Capacitors joined in parallel				Capacitor Area


  2.   Ballistic-type Galvanometer					?

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REFERENCES: 2122 3.1; PIRA 5C30.42

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