Final answer:
The equation for the equivalent capacitance of n capacitors in parallel is the sum of their individual capacitances, expressed as Cp = C1 + C2 + C3 + ... + Cn.
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation that gives the equivalent capacitance for n capacitors in parallel with individual capacitances C1, C2, ..., Cn is:
Cp = C1 + C2 + C3 + ... + Cn.
This means that the total capacitance in parallel (Cp) is simply the sum of the individual capacitances of the connected capacitors. This expression is valid no matter how many capacitors are connected in parallel. For instance, if you have three capacitors with capacitances of 1.000 μF, 5.000 μF, and 8.000 μF connected in parallel, the total capacitance would be Cp = 1.000 μF + 5.000 μF + 8.000 μF, which equals 14.000 μF.