Three 40-µF Capacitors Are Connected in Parallel Across the Terminals of of a 60.0-Hz

question 15

Multiple Choice

Three 4.0-µF capacitors are connected in parallel across the terminals of a 60.0-Hz generator. What is the capacitive reactance of the circuit?

• A)39 \(\varOmega\)
• B)110 \(\varOmega\)
• C)330 \(\varOmega\)
• D)660 \(\varOmega\)
• E)1.0 × 10³ \(\varOmega\)

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