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Five capacitors of 10 μF capacity each are connected to a D. C. potential of 100 volts as shown in the figure. The equivalent capacitance between points A and B will be equal to


A

40 μF

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B
20 μF
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C

30 μF

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D
10 μF
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Solution

The correct option is D 10 μF
In the given system, no current will flow through the branch CD. So, it can be removed because potential at C and D is same due to equal capacitors on both branches.


Effective capacitance of the system =5+5=10 μF


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