Q. Equivalent capacitance between $A\ and\ B$ is

A) 14 $\mu F$
B) 4 $\mu F$
C) 6 $\mu F$
D) 2 $\mu F$
Explanation

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The capacitors 2$\ \mu F$ and 2$\ \mu F$ of arm $ACD$ are in series. So, their equivalent capacitance is 1$\ \mu F$ which is in parallel with capacitor of 1$\ \mu F$ of arm $AD$.
So, equivalent capacitance now is 2$\ \mu F$.
This capacitance is now in series with 2$\ \mu F$ capacitance of arm $BD$ which equivalents to 1$\ \mu F$ is in parallel with 1$\ \mu F$ capacitance of arm $AB.$
So, final effective capacitance=2$\ \mu F$.

Dr. Abubacker
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