When two or more capacitors are connected in parallel across a potential difference
A) the potential difference across each capacitor is the same.
B) each capacitor carries the same amount of charge.
C) the equivalent capacitance of the combination is less than the capacitance of any of the capacitors.
D) All of the above choices are correct.
E) None of the above choices are correct.

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When capacitors are connected in parallel, they all experience the same potential difference across their terminals, but the charge on each capacitor can vary depending on its capacitance. The equivalent capacitance of the combination is greater than any individual capacitor in the parallel arrangement, not less.

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