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Find the value of capacitance, C?

The equivalent capacitance of the capacitors shown in the figure is 9.23 micro Farrads.

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What is the value for C?

i've been stuck on this problem forever and need help! greatly appreciated!!

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    The 12 and 8.35 in series give 4.92, which in parallel with 4.25 gives 9.17. This in series with C gives

    9.17C / (9.17 + C) = (9.23 - 7.22) = 2.01

    9.17C = 2.01( 9.17 + C )

    C = 2.57 microFarads

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