In the schematic of the electrical circuit shown in figure "A" of the illustration, what is the value of the total capacitance, when compared to the value of equal individual capacitors? EL-0038

Question

In the schematic of the electrical circuit shown in figure "A" of the illustration, what is the value of the total capacitance, when compared to the value of equal individual capacitors?  EL-0038

Accepted Answer

Option C: Double. Capacitors connected in parallel add their individual capacitance values directly (Ct = C1 + C2). When two equal individual capacitors are connected in parallel, the total capacitance doubles compared to the value of a single individual unit.