Two capacitors of and are connected in series. What is the equivalent capacitance (in F)?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. 2

  1. Step 1: For two capacitors in series, the reciprocal of equivalent capacitance equals the sum of reciprocals: .
  2. Step 2: Substitute and : .
  3. Step 3: Evaluate equivalent capacitance: .
Answer
2.

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