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Question
The effective capacitance of a capacitor is reduced when capacitors are connected in
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
For series-connected capacitors, 1/C_eq = 1/C1 + 1/C2 + ..., so the equivalent capacitance is always smaller than the smallest individual capacitance.
Hint
Think about how 1/C adds for capacitors in series, similar to resistors in parallel.