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What is the equivalent capacitance of 4 F and 6 F capacitors connected in series?
- 2.40 F
- 10.00 F
- 5.00 F
- 24.00 F
Answer
A. 2.40 F
Solution
1/C = 1/4 + 1/6 C = (4)(6)/(4 + 6) = 2.40 F. (In parallel they would add to 10 F.)
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