d the total capacitance of the combination of capacitors shown in the figure below. (C1 = 3.12 µF, C2 = 16.7 µF.)

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Find the total capacitance of the combination of capacitors shown in the figure below. (C1 = 3.12 µF, C2 = 16.7 µF.)

_______ µF

15 μF
8.0 μF
3.5 μF
0.75 μΕ
Transcribed Image Text:15 μF 8.0 μF 3.5 μF 0.75 μΕ
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Equivalent capacitance in series 

1/C  = 1/C+ 1/C

Equivalent capacitance in parallel 

C = C+ C

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