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Question
Three capacitors are connected in a triangle as shown in the figure. The equivalent capacitance between points A and C is ______.
Options
1 μF
2 μF
3 μF
`1/4` μF
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Solution
Three capacitors are connected in a triangle as shown in the figure. The equivalent capacitance between points A and C is 2 μF.
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