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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

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Four 2μF capacitors are connected in series. The equivalent capacitance is:
Options
A 8μF
B 0.5μF
Correct Answer
C 2μF
D 6μF
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1/C_eq = 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 = 2. So C_eq = 1/2 = 0.5μF

Hint

Capacitors in series reduce total capacitance.

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