JAMB Physics 1988 Question 42

Question 42

Capacitors

Which of the following combinations of 2 μF capacitors will give an effective capacitance of 3 μF across terminal XY?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.A
  2. B.B
  3. C.C
  4. D.D
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Answer: A (A)

Explanation

In A, two 2 μF in series give 1 μF, and the third 2 μF in parallel with them adds to 3 μF.