Two capacitors of 200 and 800 nF, respectively are connected in parallel. The combination is then connected in series with another two capacitors of C and 600 nF connected in parallel. If the total capacitance of the set-up is 500 nF, determine the capacitance C. a. 200 nF b. 400 nF c. 500 nF d. 1000 nF

Two capacitors of 200 and 800 nF, respectively are connected in parallel. The combination is then connected in series with another two capacitors of C and 600 nF connected in parallel. If the total capacitance of the set-up is 500 nF, determine the capacitance C. a. 200 nF b. 400 nF c. 500 nF d. 1000 nF

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Chapter8: Capacitance

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Problem 69AP: Three capacitors having capacitances of 8.40, 8.40, and 4.20F , respectively, are connected in...

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