JAMB Physics 2025 Question 2

Question 2

Capacitors

The equivalent capacitance for the circuit drawn below is

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

Explanation

5 μF and 7 μF in parallel give 12 μF. In series with 6 μF: C = (6 × 12)/(6 + 12) = 4 μF.