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Capacitance: Series-Parallel Network MCQ

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Series-Parallel NetworkMediumQuestion 31561

Question

Four capacitors each of capacitance C are arranged: two pairs, each pair in series, and the two pairs in parallel. Equivalent capacitance is:
  1. A
    C/2
  2. B
    C
    Correct
  3. C
    2C
  4. D
    4C

Correct answer

C

Explanation

Each series pair: C/2. Two C/2 in parallel: C/2 + C/2 = C. Elegant result!