Three Capacitors Are Connected as Shown in the Figure

question 37

Multiple Choice

Three capacitors are connected as shown in the figure. What is the equivalent capacitance between points a and b?

• A) 1.7 µF
• B) 4.0 µF
• C) 7.1 µF
• D) 12 µF
• E) 8.0 µF

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