A capacitor C 1 = 4 microF and C 2 = 6 microF in series. Equivalent capacitance:

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A capacitor C<sub>1</sub> = 4 microF and C<sub>2</sub> = 6 microF in series. Equivalent capacitance:

Answer: 2.4 microF.

A 2.4 microF
B 10 microF
C 1.5 microF
D 0.1 microF

Correct answer: A. 2.4 microF

Explanation: 1/C = 1/4 + 1/6 = 3/12 + 2/12 = 5/12. C = 12/5 = 2.4 microF.

Radial electric field lines and concentric red equipotential lines around a point charge (an electron), with field lines pointing inward

Field lines (radial) and equipotential lines (concentric circles) of a point charge. Equipotential surfaces are always perpendicular to the field lines. Image: Sjlegg, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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A capacitor C<sub>1</sub> = 4 microF and C<sub>2</sub> = 6 microF in series. Equivalent capacitance:

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