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When two capacitors C₁ and C₂are connected in series and parallel, their equivalent capacitances comes out to be 3 μF and 16 μFrespectively. Calculate values of C₁ and C₂.

A

4 μF and 12 μF

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B

6 μF and 10 μF

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C

4 μF and 10 μF

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D

6 μF and 12 μF

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Solution

The correct option is A
4 μF and 12 μF

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