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Two capacitors $C_1 = 2\,\mu F$ and $C_2 = 3\,\mu F$ are connected in parallel. The equivalent capacitance is:

  1. A $1.2\,\mu F$
  2. B $1.5\,\mu F$
  3. C $5\,\mu F$ Correct answer
  4. D $6\,\mu F$

Solution

Parallel: $C = C_1 + C_2 = 5\,\mu F$.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electrostatics · Topic: Electric Potential and Capacitance

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