STANDARDPhysics-Electrostatics

STANDARD Physics Capacitors MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium

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

A

connecting 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

To get equivalent capacitance 6 μF, two 4 μF capacitors are to be connected in series and the third one is connected in parallel. From the figure, equivalent capacitance, C_eq = 1/(1/4 + 1/4) + 4 = 2 + 4 = 6 μF.

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