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. A 20 and a 60-μF capacitor are connected in parallel. Then the pair are connected in series with a 40-μF capacitor. What is the equivalent capacitance?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter27: Capacitors And Batteries

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