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Capacitance for Series Connection

Combine ideal capacitors wey connect in series.

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Total equivalent capacitance

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Formula

Use Cₑ = 1/Σ(1/Cᵢ). Each Cᵢ na positive series capacitance for µF. Sum reciprocals and take reciprocal again; equivalent capacitance Cₑ remain for µF.

Combine ideal capacitors wey connect in series.

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Values of the capacitors (µF)
10, 20
Total equivalent capacitance
6.66666666667 µF

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