Measuring Capacitance in series combination

Objective

Measuring the capacitance of series combination of capacitors.

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Procedure for two capacitors

  • Connect one capacitor in IN1 and the second one in Ground. Connect the opposite ends of both capacitors together.
  • Click on “Capacitance on IN1” . Should not touch the capacitor while measuring

Discussion

For a series combination of capacitors, the effective capacitance is given by the relation \frac{1}{C} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2} + ⋯.