AIPMT PRELIMS2003Physics-Electrostatics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Capacitors MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

Three capacitors each of capacity 4 μF are to be connected in such a way that the effective capacitance of 6μF. This can be done by -

A

connecting all of them in series

B

connecting them in parallel

C

connecting two in series and one in parallel

D

connecting two in parallel and one in series

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Connecting two capacitors in series gives 2 μF, and adding the third in parallel gives 6 μF.

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