Let's create two different circuits by connecting 3 identical capacitors first in series and then in parallel. What is the ratio of the equivalent capacities of the series connected circuit and the circuit connected in parallel.

Let's create two different circuits by connecting 3 identical capacitors first in series and then in parallel. What is the ratio of the equivalent capacities of the series connected circuit and the circuit connected in parallel.

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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