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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

Three capacitors each of 3F are connected in series. What is the equivalent capacitance of the system
Options
A 0.33F
B 0F
C 3F
D 1F
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1/C_eq = 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 1. So C_eq = 1F

Hint

Recall the reciprocal addition rule for series capacitors.

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