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PHY 102 Coulomb's law and Electric Fields Objective Question
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For two capacitors, C₁ and C₂, connected in series, what is the formula for their equivalent capacitance (Ceq)?
Options
A C<sub>eq</sub> = C₁ + C₂
B C<sub>eq</sub> = (C₁ + C₂) / (C₁C₂)
C C<sub>eq</sub> = C₁C₂ / (C₁ + C₂)
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D C<sub>eq</sub> = 1 / (C₁ + C₂)
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'it is also helpful when you have two or more capacitors in series to keep in mind that for any two, C₁ and C₂, Ceq = C₁C₂ / (C₁ + C₂)' (Page 13, Equation 25.11).

Hint

Remember the shortcut formula for two capacitors in series.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Coulomb's law and Electric Fields
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 883 of 1819
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