What is the equivalent capacitance of the combination shown in figure

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The equivalent capacitance of the combination shown in figure is:

A. C

B. 2C

C. C/2

D. None of Above

Correct Answer

B. 2C

Move to next slide for explanation.

Given circuit is,

Points 1, 2, 3 are at the same potential (as they are connected by conducting wire). So the capacitor is short-circuited. It does not store any charge.

The circuit can be redrawn as

∴CAB=C+C=2C (parallel combination)

Hence, the option (C) is the correct answer.

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