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PHY 102 Coulomb's law and Electric Fields Objective Question
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What is the equivalent capacitance (Ceq) for two capacitors, C₁ and C₂, connected in series?
Options
A C<sub>eq</sub> = C₁ + C₂
B C<sub>eq</sub> = (1/C₁) + (1/C₂)
C C<sub>eq</sub> = C₁C₂ / (C₁ + C₂)
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D C<sub>eq</sub> = √(C₁C₂)
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 13 states: 'When you are dealing with capacitors in series, it's convenient... for any two, Ceq = C₁C₂ / (C₁ + C₂)'

Hint

For series capacitors, the reciprocals of capacitances add. This specific formula is a shortcut for two capacitors.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Coulomb's law and Electric Fields
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 856 of 1819
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