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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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10 identical capacitors of C=1 F are arranged in series in an electric circuit. What is the equivalent
capacitance?
10 F
0.1 F
O It depends on the electric current
1 F
O It depends on the voltage of the battery

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