What capacitance should be added in parallel to a 50 pF capacitor to achieve a total capacitance of 150 pF?

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15 Dec 2018
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

When capacitors are connected in parallel, their capacitances add up. To get a total of 150 pF from a 50 pF capacitor, you need to add a capacitor of 100 pF (150 pF - 50 pF = 100 pF).

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