Problem: The two configurations shown below are constructed using identical capacitors. 1) Which of these configurations has the lowest overall capacitance? a) A b) B c) Both configurations have the same capacitance2) Briefly explain your reasoning
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Equivalent capacitance in series:
Equivalent capacitance in parallel:
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The two configurations shown below are constructed using identical capacitors.
1) Which of these configurations has the lowest overall capacitance?
a) A
b) B
c) Both configurations have the same capacitance
2) Briefly explain your reasoning
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