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1. When three capacitors of capacities 1, 2, and 3 µF are connected in series, the effective capacitance is
A. 6.0 µF
B. 0.545 µF
C. 1.833 µF
D. 3.0 µF
Explanation:
2. When capacitors are connected in series, the value of the resultant capacitance
A. increase
B. decrease
C. becomes zero
D. is the sum of the individual capacitances
Explanation:
3. When capacitors are connected in series, potential drop across the individual capacitors are
A. direct ratio of capacities
B. direct ratio of charge stored
C. inverse ratio of charge stored
D. inverse ratio of capacities
Explanation:
4. If n identical capacitors each of capacity C are connected in series, then its equivalent capacity is
A. nC
B. 1/nC
C. n/C
D. C/n
Explanation: