The equivalent capacitance of the combination shown in the figure is : [figure]
- 3C/2
- 3C
- 2C
- C/2
Answer
(3) 2C
Solution
Let the left vertical wire be node X and the right vertical wire be node Y.
The right ends of the top and bottom capacitors are both joined to Y directly by wires.
The middle capacitor is connected between the top wire and the bottom wire, i.e., both its plates are at node Y it is short-circuited and stores no charge.
only the top and bottom capacitors remain, both between X and Y (in parallel):
Ceq = C + C = 2C
Answer: (3)