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A2.00 µF capacitor, a 12.0 µF capacitor, and a 17.0 µF capacitor are connected in parallel. Part A What is their equivalent capacitance?

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Chapter27: Capacitors And Batteries

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Problem 17PQ: A pair of capacitors with capacitances CA = 3.70 F and CB = 6.40 F are connected in a network. What...

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17.0 µF capacitor are connected in parallel.
Part A
What is their equivalent capacitance?
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