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What would be the total capacitance of the circuit illustrated in figure "A" if the value of capacitor C 1 was 100 microfarads and capacitor C was 200 microfarads? Illustration EL-0038 2

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Question 1 of 31048

What would be the total capacitance of the circuit illustrated in figure "A" if the value of capacitor C 1 was 100 microfarads and capacitor C was 200 microfarads? Illustration EL-0038 2

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Identify whether C1 and C2 in Figure A are connected in series or parallel based on how their terminals are tied together. • Recall the rule for equivalent capacitance of capacitors in parallel versus in series. • Apply the correct formula using the given values: C1 = 100 μF and C2 = 200 μF.

💭 Think About

• Look closely at how the top and bottom leads of C1 and C2 are connected. Do they both share the same two connection points? What does that indicate about the type of connection? • For the type of connection you identified, does the total capacitance get larger than the largest individual capacitor, or smaller than the smallest? Use that idea to rule out some answer choices. • Once you know the correct formula for that connection type, plug in 100 μF and 200 μF and compare the result to the choices given.

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm that both top plates of C1 and C2 tie to the same node, and both bottom plates tie to the same return path – that determines parallel vs series. • Double‑check that you are using the right formula: parallel: C_total = C1 + C2, series: 1/C_total = 1/C1 + 1/C2. • Verify that your final total capacitance value makes sense: for parallel, it should be greater than 200 μF; for series, it should be less than 100 μF.