The total capacitance of three capacitors connected in series is equal to 6.25 µF. Two of the three capacitors have the following capacitance values, 25 µF and 50 µF while the other one is to be determined. If the three capacitors are connected in parallel, calculate the total capacitance of the parallel combination. Express the answer in microFarad. O 85 µF 8.55 µF O 58 µF O 50 uF

The total capacitance of three capacitors connected in series is equal to 6.25 µF. Two of the three capacitors have the following capacitance values, 25 µF and 50 µF while the other one is to be determined. If the three capacitors are connected in parallel, calculate the total capacitance of the parallel combination. Express the answer in microFarad. O 85 µF 8.55 µF O 58 µF O 50 uF

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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