Find the equivalent capacitance across points A and B in the given electric circuit.
Find the equivalent capacitance across points A and B in the given electric circuit.
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Identify the shorted capacitors, and notice they have no effect on the overall cir cuit. Then, simplify the circuit by combining parallel capacitances. The formula for parallel capacitance is Ceq = C1 + C2 + ...
\(\frac{C}{2}\)
- 2C
\(\frac{5C}{3}\)
\(\frac{3C}{4}\)
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Identify Connections
- Capacitors (3) and (4) are short-circuited due to a direct connection and can be ignored.
- This leaves capacitors \( C_1 \), \( C_2 \), and two other capacitors (\( \frac{C}{3} \) and \( C \)).
Step 2: Parallel Combination of \( C_1 \) and \( C_2 \)
The capacitance for a parallel combination is given by:
\[ C_{\text{eq}} = C_1 + C_2 \]
Substituting \( C_1 = C \) and \( C_2 = C \):
\[ C_{\text{eq}} = C + C = 2C \]
Step 3: Simplified Circuit
After combining \( C_1 \) and \( C_2 \), the equivalent circuit consists of a total capacitance of \( 2C \) in parallel with the remaining components.
Conclusion:
The equivalent capacitance of the circuit is \( 2C \).
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Concepts Used:
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