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Chapter 26.3, Problem 26.3QQ
Two capacitors are identical. They can be connected in series or in parallel. If you want the smallest equivalent capacitance for the combination, how should you connect them? (a) in series (b) in parallel (c) either way because both combinations have the same capacitance
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