1. You are given two capacitors: C₁ equivalent capacitance of 20 uF. = 10 uF and C₂ = 15 µF, but wish to obtain an If C, and C₂ are combined in parallel, should you connect a third capacitor in series or parallel with C₁2? What is the required capacitance of the third capacitor?

1. You are given two capacitors: C₁ equivalent capacitance of 20 uF. = 10 uF and C₂ = 15 µF, but wish to obtain an If C, and C₂ are combined in parallel, should you connect a third capacitor in series or parallel with C₁2? What is the required capacitance of the third capacitor?

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You are given two capacitors: C₁
equivalent capacitance of 20 uF.
=
10 µF and C₂
=
15 µF, but wish to obtain an
2
If C₁ and C₂ are combined in parallel, should you connect a third capacitor in series or
parallel with C₁₂? What is the required capacitance of the third capacitor?
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