Answer the following questions related to capacitors connected in parallel:

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Answer the following questions related to capacitors connected in parallel: (i) Derive an expression for the equivalent capacitance when nn identical capacitors each of capacitance CC are connected in parallel. (ii) Using the result of part (i), write the expression for the energy stored in the combination when a potential difference VV is applied across it.

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