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### Capacitor Combination Breakdown Voltage Calculation

**Problem Statement:**

Each capacitor in the combination shown in the figure below (C = 17.0 μF) has a breakdown voltage of 13.0 V. What is the breakdown voltage of the combination?

**Diagram Explanation:**

The circuit consists of two pairs of capacitors. Each pair includes two capacitors, each with a capacitance of 20.0 μF, connected in parallel. These parallel pairs are then connected in series with a capacitor of 17.0 μF, and there is a reference label for points \( a \) and \( b \).

**Diagram Details:**

- Two capacitors, each of 20.0 μF, connected in parallel between points \( a \) and \( C \).
- A capacitor of 17.0 μF connected in series between points \( C \) and \( b \).
- Two capacitors, each of 20.0 μF, connected in parallel between points \( C \) and \( b \).

**Breakdown Voltage Calculation:**

1. **Parallel Capacitors:**
   - When capacitors are connected in parallel, their capacitances add up.
   - For each pair of 20.0 μF capacitors in parallel: 
     \[ C_{\text{parallel}} = 20.0 \,\mu\text{F} + 20.0 \,\mu\text{F} = 40.0 \,\mu\text{F} \]

2. **Series Capacitors:**
   - When capacitors are connected in series, the total capacitance (C_total) can be found using the formula:
     \[ \frac{1}{C_{\text{total}}} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2} \]
   - Applying to our circuit:
     \[ \frac{1}{C_{\text{total}}} = \frac{1}{40.0 \,\mu\text{F}} + \frac{1}{17.0 \,\mu\text{F}} + \frac{1}{40.0 \,\mu\text{F}} \]
     \[ \frac{1}{C_{\text{total}}} = \frac{1}{40} + \frac{1}{17} + \frac{1}{40} \]     

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Transcribed Image Text:### Capacitor Combination Breakdown Voltage Calculation **Problem Statement:** Each capacitor in the combination shown in the figure below (C = 17.0 μF) has a breakdown voltage of 13.0 V. What is the breakdown voltage of the combination? **Diagram Explanation:** The circuit consists of two pairs of capacitors. Each pair includes two capacitors, each with a capacitance of 20.0 μF, connected in parallel. These parallel pairs are then connected in series with a capacitor of 17.0 μF, and there is a reference label for points \( a \) and \( b \). **Diagram Details:** - Two capacitors, each of 20.0 μF, connected in parallel between points \( a \) and \( C \). - A capacitor of 17.0 μF connected in series between points \( C \) and \( b \). - Two capacitors, each of 20.0 μF, connected in parallel between points \( C \) and \( b \). **Breakdown Voltage Calculation:** 1. **Parallel Capacitors:** - When capacitors are connected in parallel, their capacitances add up. - For each pair of 20.0 μF capacitors in parallel: \[ C_{\text{parallel}} = 20.0 \,\mu\text{F} + 20.0 \,\mu\text{F} = 40.0 \,\mu\text{F} \] 2. **Series Capacitors:** - When capacitors are connected in series, the total capacitance (C_total) can be found using the formula: \[ \frac{1}{C_{\text{total}}} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2} \] - Applying to our circuit: \[ \frac{1}{C_{\text{total}}} = \frac{1}{40.0 \,\mu\text{F}} + \frac{1}{17.0 \,\mu\text{F}} + \frac{1}{40.0 \,\mu\text{F}} \] \[ \frac{1}{C_{\text{total}}} = \frac{1}{40} + \frac{1}{17} + \frac{1}{40} \] 3
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