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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors

Determine the equivalent capacitance between the terminals A and B...

Determine the equivalent capacitance between the terminals AA and BB for the capacitor network illustrated in the diagram.
Determine the equivalent capacitance between the terminals A and B for the capacitor network illustrated in the diagram.

Options

  1. A1 μF1\ \mu\text{F}
  2. B2 μF2\ \mu\text{F}
  3. C1.5 μF1.5\ \mu\text{F}
  4. D0.5 μF0.5\ \mu\text{F}

Correct answer

A. 1 μF1\ \mu\text{F}

Step-by-step solution

Starting from the left end of the given capacitor network, the leftmost vertical capacitor (2 μF2\ \mu\text{F}) and the adjacent horizontal capacitor (2 μF2\ \mu\text{F}) are connected in series.

Their equivalent capacitance is:

C1=2×22+2=1 μFC_1 = \dfrac{2 \times 2}{2 + 2} = 1\ \mu\text{F}

This equivalent capacitor C1C_1 is in parallel with the first vertical 1 μF1\ \mu\text{F} capacitor.

Their equivalent capacitance is:

C2=1+1=2 μFC_2 = 1 + 1 = 2\ \mu\text{F}

Now, C2C_2 is in series with the next horizontal 2 μF2\ \mu\text{F} capacitor.

Their equivalent capacitance is:

C3=2×22+2=1 μFC_3 = \dfrac{2 \times 2}{2 + 2} = 1\ \mu\text{F}

This equivalent capacitor C3C_3 is in parallel with the second vertical 1 μF1\ \mu\text{F} capacitor.

Their equivalent capacitance is:

C4=1+1=2 μFC_4 = 1 + 1 = 2\ \mu\text{F}

Finally, C4C_4 is in series with the rightmost horizontal 2 μF2\ \mu\text{F} capacitor connected to terminal A.

The equivalent capacitance between terminals A and B is:

CAB=2×22+2=1 μFC_{AB} = \dfrac{2 \times 2}{2 + 2} = 1\ \mu\text{F}

Answer: 1 μF1\ \mu\text{F}
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