JAMB Physics 1982 Question 26

Question 26

Capacitors

What is the resultant capacity of the circuit (Fig. 5) given above?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.1.5 μF
  2. B.18.0 μF
  3. C.6.0 μF
  4. D.6.8 μF
  5. E.8.83 μF
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Answer: A (1.5 μF)

Explanation

The 1 μF and 5 μF in parallel make 6 μF. In series with the two 4 μF capacitors: 1/C = 1/4 + 1/6 + 1/4 = 2/3, so C = 1.5 μF.