Problem 2: Given this network of capacitors: C2 C1 4 uF H 1 uF C3 HE 3 uF A- C4 2 uF C5 HE 2 uF Assuming the dielectric of each capacitor is air and the network is connected to Vab = 30V supply, calculate the following:

Problem 2: Given this network of capacitors: C2 C1 4 uF H 1 uF C3 HE 3 uF A- C4 2 uF C5 HE 2 uF Assuming the dielectric of each capacitor is air and the network is connected to Vab = 30V supply, calculate the following:

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Problem 2: Given this network of capacitors:
C2
C1
4 uF
HH
1 uF
C3
HH
3 uF
A-
C4
2 uF
C5
2 uF
Assuming the dielectric of each capacitor is air and the network is connected to Vab = 30V supply, calculate the
following:
The equivalent capacitance between a and b.

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