Two Capacitors, a 20 μ F and a 30 μ

question 21

Multiple Choice

Two capacitors, a 20 μ F and a 30 μ F, are connected in parallel to a 400 Hz source. What is the total capacitive reactance?

• A) 7.96 Ω
• B) 33.16 Ω
• C) 42.04 Ω
• D) 53.05 Ω

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