JAMB Physics 1978 Question 29

Question 29

Capacitors

The equivalent capacitance for the circuit drawn below is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.18 μF
  2. B.4 μF
  3. C.2 μF
  4. D.12 μF
  5. E.13 μF
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Answer: B (4 μF)

Explanation

The 5 μF and 7 μF in parallel make 12 μF. That is in series with 6 μF: C = (6 × 12)/(6 + 12) = 4 μF.